Déballage Marchand International de Chartres

The Déballage Marchand International de Chartres

Every Easter Monday, the Chartrexpo Exhibition Centre in Chartres hosts one of the most important professional gatherings for antiques and flea markets in Europe. The Déballage Marchand International de Chartres, organized for over 30 years by OHVL International, brings together around 700 professional exhibitors over an area of 26,750 m². In 2026, the event is scheduled for Monday, April 6.

An event reserved for professionals

Unlike car boot sales open to the general public, the Déballage Marchand International de Chartres is an event strictly reserved for professionals in the antique and flea market trade. To gain access, participants must prove their professional status (minimum KBIS + ID card). This selectivity ensures a high quality of goods offered and makes this event a benchmark for all players in the second-hand and art market.

700 exhibitors and 26,750 m² of treasures

The scale of the Déballage Marchand International de Chartres is truly spectacular. With its approximately 700 professional exhibitors from all over France and Europe, spread over 26,750 m² within Chartrexpo, this event is a true wholesale market for antiques and flea market items. Merchants come here to source European antiques, antique furniture, collectibles, tableware, lighting, paintings, silverware, and all sorts of quality pieces intended to stock shops, galleries, and professional flea markets.

OHVL International, 30 years of expertise

Behind this major event is OHVL International, an organizer specializing in professional trade sales for over three decades. The company organizes several similar events in France, notably in Paris and Lille, but the Chartres event holds a special place in the professional calendar. Over the years, OHVL has established an unmissable event that attracts professional exhibitors and buyers from around the world, making Chartres one of the European capitals of the professional antique trade.

Chartres, a crossroads of European antiques

The city of Chartres, ideally located 90 km southwest of Paris, on the route towards the Centre-West and Southwest of France, is a natural transit point for antique professionals. Its geographical location, combined with the infrastructure of Chartrexpo, makes it a prime location for major international professional events. The Easter Monday Déballage Marchand has thus established itself as a major event in the sector, on par with the largest European professional trade shows.