Grande Brocante d'Orbais-l'Abbaye

The Grande Brocante d'Orbais-l'Abbaye

The Grande Brocante d'Orbais-l'Abbaye is one of the oldest and most respected events in the flea market calendar in the Marne region. Now in its approximately 46th edition, this event organized by the Comité des Fêtes of Orbais-l'Abbaye on the first Sunday of July has established itself over the decades as a flagship event of the Sézannais (51270).

Forty-six editions represent a rich history and undeniable legitimacy. The Comité des Fêtes of Orbais-l'Abbaye has, over the years, maintained the quality and attractiveness of the flea market, by retaining exhibitors from all over the Grand Est region and beyond, and by drawing a crowd of passionate bargain hunters who mark this event in their unchanging summer agenda.

The exceptional setting of the Romanesque abbey

One of the major assets of the Orbais-l'Abbaye flea market is its exceptional heritage setting. The village is dominated by a magnificent Romanesque abbey, a former Benedictine abbey founded in the 12th century, whose abbey church is classified as a historic monument. This remarkable architectural setting gives the flea market a special atmosphere, blending the art of bargain hunting with the splendors of Champagne medieval architecture.

Exhibitors set up in the streets and squares of the village, forming a flea market route that allows visitors to discover both the stalls of goods and the architectural treasures of Orbais-l'Abbaye. The flea market is thus an opportunity to visit the village and its heritage, beyond the simple pleasure of finding bargains.

The first Sunday of July, a summer tradition

The first Sunday of July is the traditional date for the Orbais-l'Abbaye flea market. This timing in the early weeks of summer is judicious: the summer school holidays begin, the weather is generally mild, and tourists passing through the Sézannais and the Marne Valley swell the ranks of the usual local bargain hunters.

The flea market offers a very wide choice of goods, brought by seasoned exhibitors, some of whom travel from afar, attracted by the reputation and professionalism of the organization. Furniture, porcelain, books, clothing, art objects, and curiosities are displayed in succession, offering a rich and diverse selection.

Orbais-l'Abbaye, jewel of the Sézannais

Orbais-l'Abbaye (51270) is a commune in the Sézannais region, in the Marne department, between Épernay and Sézanne. This historic village, whose name refers to the Benedictine abbey that is its pride, is one of the most remarkable heritage sites in the department. The annual flea market contributes to its influence and tourist appeal, by offering a large popular gathering each summer in this preserved medieval setting.