Coulommiers Garage Sale (Spring)

A Spring Garage Sale in Coulommiers

The spring Coulommiers garage sale marks the opening of the flea market season in the north of Seine-et-Marne. Organized in early April, it takes advantage of the return of sunny days to attract individuals, collectors and simple curious people in search of good deals.

Coulommiers, Capital of Brie Cheese

Coulommiers is known throughout France and beyond for its famous soft cheese, the coulommiers, sometimes called the little brie of Coulommiers. This raw cow's milk cheese, composed of 45 to 50% fat, is related to brie of which it is one of the historical variants. Cheese production has been attested in the region since the Middle Ages, and coulommiers truly took off following its presentation at the Universal Exhibition of 1878.

A Town of History and Heritage

Beyond its cheese reputation, Coulommiers has a rich architectural and historical heritage. The former Templar Commandery, the remains of the former Commandery abbey, the Halle aux Fromages (labeled regional heritage of interest), and numerous private mansions bear witness to a long commercial and religious history. The town is currently equipping itself with a Maison des Arts et du Brie, installed in a restored 17th-century convent.

Bargain Hunting in Coulommiers: A Complete Experience

Participating in the Coulommiers garage sale is also an opportunity to discover a town that deserves a detour. After the morning devoted to bargain hunting, visitors can extend their day by exploring the historic center, visiting the Halle aux Fromages, tasting the famous coulommiers in one of the town's cheese shops.

An Accessible and Welcoming Town

Coulommiers is easily accessible from Paris by Transilien line P, which connects Gare de l'Est to the Brie sub-prefecture in about an hour.