Garden Sale of Chaumes-en-Brie

The Garden Sale of Chaumes-en-Brie: a spring for gardeners

Every year in May, Chaumes-en-Brie organizes a garden sale that attracts gardening enthusiasts from all over Brie. This themed event, distinct from classic garage sales, focuses exclusively on the garden and outdoor spaces universe. About 45 exhibitors set up their stalls in the town, offering a wide choice of items for greenery enthusiasts, from the most rustic to the most decorative.

Everything for the garden, from seed to statue

The garden sale stands out for the richness of its themed offering. You can find old gardening tools (spades, pruning shears, zinc watering cans, wheelbarrows), terracotta, stoneware, or cast iron pots and planters, outdoor furniture (chairs, tables, wrought iron benches), decoration (statues, weather vanes, birdhouses), heirloom seeds and plants, as well as horticultural books and magazines. Lovers of recycling and object repurposing also find happiness with industrial or utilitarian pieces that can take on a second life in a garden.

Chaumes-en-Brie, historic commune to discover

Chaumes-en-Brie is a commune of around 4,000 inhabitants located in the heart of Brie, halfway between Paris and Provins. Cradle of the famous Couperin family, a dynasty of baroque musicians of which François Couperin the Great is the most illustrious figure, the city has a rich heritage history. Its Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul church, its old houses, and its picturesque town offer a charming setting for the event. The commune is also known for its festival Sur les Pas des Couperin which animates local cultural life.

An event of the Brie season

The garden sale is part of the dynamic of spring events that animate the department when nature reclaims its rights. In Seine-et-Marne, these themed events are particularly appreciated because they allow amateur gardeners to find rare or old objects at soft prices, in a friendly atmosphere and outside traditional commercial circuits. The formula attracts both inhabitants of the territory and Île-de-France residents in search of original finds for their gardens.

Brie, land of gardens and heritage

The region of Chaumes-en-Brie offers multiple attractions to the visitor: the nearby Armainvilliers forest, the Blandy-les-Tours castle, Vaux-le-Vicomte about thirty kilometers away, Provins and its medieval ramparts within reach. Seine-et-Marne also has many remarkable gardens that testify to a way of life where the garden holds a central place. A day at the Chaumes garden sale can easily be extended by discovering this exceptional landscape heritage.

Practical information

The garden sale takes place in Chaumes-en-Brie in May. Admission is free for visitors. The commune is accessible from Paris via the N4 or A4 (Châtres exit), about 50 km away. Parking is available in the town. Exhibitors can inquire with the town hall or organizing associations to reserve a spot. Small catering is generally offered on site.