Foire à tout de Pont-Audemer

The Foire à tout de Pont-Audemer: a spring in the arms of the Risle

In May, before the big summer flea market in June, Pont-Audemer opens the season of its popular events with its Foire à tout. In the squares and alleys of the historic center of the Venice of Normandy, individuals and occasional sellers unpack the contents of their cellars, attics, and storage rooms for a day of shopping and exchanges at free prices.

The Foire à tout: a popular and friendly format

The Foire à tout is distinguished from the traditional flea market by its resolutely popular character. The exhibitors are above all individuals wishing to get rid of items they no longer use, without necessarily seeking to get the best price for them. This generosity of sellers makes bargain hunters happy, who can find real treasures at affordable prices. The relaxed and friendly atmosphere of these events contrasts with the formality of antique dealers' fairs or professional flea markets.

Pont-Audemer, a year-round flea market town

The Foire à tout in May is part of a particularly dense calendar in Pont-Audemer. The town hosts several flea market or similar events each year: this spring fair, the large town center car boot sale in June (200-300 exhibitors), and the autumn flea market in October. This regularity reflects the enthusiasm of the inhabitants of the Venice of Normandy for the culture of second-hand goods and recycling.

Pont-Audemer and the Pays de Risle

Pont-Audemer is the capital of the Pays de Risle, a rural and forest territory in the Eure region bordered by the Brotonne forest and the Marais Vernier. The town of some 9,000 inhabitants radiates over a hilly and wooded hinterland, of which it is the main commercial and cultural center. The Foire à tout in May thus benefits from an extended customer base, drawing residents from the villages and rural towns of the Pays de Risle who come to enjoy the good season for a day out in town.

In 2026: May 17th

The Foire à tout de Pont-Audemer is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, 2026, two weeks before the big June flea market. A great opportunity to whet your appetite for the flea market season.