Flea Market Fair of the Gueux - 38th Edition
38 years of flea marketing across every street of Valence-d'Albigeois
About Foire des Gueux
A flagship summer event of the Albigeois, the Foire à la Brocante des Gueux celebrates its 38th edition on Saturday 1 August 2026. This emblematic gathering turns every street of Valence-d'Albigeois into a vast browsing aisle, attracting professional dealers, private sellers and collectors from the entire Tarn and beyond. A festive heritage day organised with passion by the local festival committee.
An event that built Valence-d'Albigeois' reputation
With 38 years behind it in 2026, the Foire à la Brocante des Gueux is one of the oldest and largest flea-market events in the Tarn. Born in the late 1980s, it has steadily built its reputation into one of summer's must-attends in Albigeois. Every first August weekend, it draws thousands of visitors.
Every street in the village
The fair's distinctive feature is that it is not confined to a single square: streets, lanes, plazas, porches and alleys all host stalls. Visitors wander discovering a village entirely devoted to flea marketing for the day.
Flea market, vide-grenier and antiques
Professional dealers and private sellers mix here. Chestnut and walnut antique furniture typical of the Ségala, regional earthenware, tableware, old farm tools, vintage clothing, postcards, old papers, clocks, antique jewellery, books, records, vintage toys and curiosities.
Run by the festival committee
The Comité des fêtes mobilises dozens of volunteers each year. Their work ensures affordable stall rates and renowned hospitality. Refreshments, food stands and occasional entertainment punctuate the day.
Valence-d'Albigeois, heart of the Tarn Ségala
30 km north-east of Albi, Valence-d'Albigeois is a dynamic cantonal centre of the Tarn Ségala plateau. The village preserves rural heritage with schist and red sandstone houses.
Why 'the Gueux'?
The name humorously refers to bargain hunters, these 'rogues' seeking forgotten objects. It sums up the spirit of popular flea marketing in one warm appellation.
Foire des Gueux — edition 2026
The 38th Foire à la Brocante des Gueux will take place on Saturday 1 August 2026 in Valence-d'Albigeois. Every street of the village will host professionals and private sellers for a major bargain-hunting day expected to draw thousands. Refreshments by the festival committee. Free admission.
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Practical information — Foire des Gueux
Practical Information
Access
Valence-d'Albigeois (81340) is 30 km north-east of Albi via the D903, 45 km south of Rodez. Signposted free parking around the village on fair day.
Date
Saturday 1 August 2026. Typical hours 8am-6pm, with setup from dawn.
Format
Flea-market fair mixing professionals and private sellers across the entire village.
Exhibitors
Registration with the Comité des fêtes of Valence-d'Albigeois.
Refreshments
Bars and food stands run by the festival committee and partner associations.
Public
Free admission. Family-friendly event drawing thousands of visitors.
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Where does it take place Foire des Gueux
Toutes les rues du village
Toutes les rues du village, 81340 Valence-d'Albigeois