Grande Foire à tout de Pîtres - May

Grande Foire à tout in Pîtres: the flea market at the Seine-Andelle confluence

Pîtres is a particularly well-located town in the north of Eure: it is situated at the confluence of the Seine and the Andelle, two of the most emblematic rivers of Haute-Normandie. This exceptional geographical site, which has been inhabited since the Merovingian era — a Carolingian royal palace was located here — gives Pîtres a unique historical character. Its large spring car boot sale, held every May, benefits from this remarkable setting between the banks of the Seine and the Norman bocage.

A large car boot sale in the heart of the valley

The qualification of "large" car boot sale is not undeserved: the Pîtres event is one of the most important in this sector of the north of Eure. Exhibitors — individuals and antique dealers — invade the streets and squares of the town to offer a range of flea market and car boot sale items covering all categories: Norman furniture, antique tableware, silverware, books, toys, clothing, tools, and collector's items. The density of stalls and the diversity of goods make the Pîtres fair a must-attend event for bargain hunters from Seine-Maritime, Eure, and Seine-et-Marne.

Pîtres, a historic site between the Seine and the Andelle

The Seine-Andelle confluence at Pîtres is a place steeped in history. Archaeological excavations have revealed the importance of the site in the Carolingian era, notably with a royal palace where royal courts were held in the 9th century. The Abbey of Fontaine-Guérard, a few kilometers upstream on the Andelle, is one of the most beautiful Cistercian monuments in Normandy. This exceptional historical and natural heritage makes the Pîtres region particularly interesting for a day of flea marketing enriched with cultural discoveries.

Practical Information

The Grande Foire à tout de Pîtres is held in May, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the streets and squares of the town. Free admission. Refreshments available on site. Parking available in the town.