Marché Brocante Place de Verdun d'Aix-en-Provence

A historic flea market at the foot of the Palais de Justice

The Marché Brocante Place de Verdun is one of the most renowned flea markets in Provence. Located on the majestic Place de Verdun, at the foot of the neoclassical Palais de Justice in Aix-en-Provence, this market perpetuates a centuries-old tradition of antique and flea market trade in the city of King René. Professional flea market dealers and antique dealers present their finds three times a week, making this a must-visit destination for bargain hunters in the South of France.

Antiques, art, and collectibles

The Place de Verdun flea market is distinguished by the quality and diversity of its offerings. The exhibitors, exclusively professionals, offer carefully selected pieces covering a wide range of periods and styles: antique furniture of all periods, paintings and prints, antique jewelry, silverware, faience and ceramics, glassware, old books, art objects, primitive art, scientific instruments, antique linens, and 20th-century vintage pieces. From classical antiquity to contemporary design, each stall tells a story and invites discovery.

Place de Verdun, a heritage gem of Aix-en-Provence

Place de Verdun is one of the most emblematic squares in the historic center of Aix-en-Provence (13100), the prefecture of Bouches-du-Rhône and former capital of Provence. Dominated by the imposing facade of the Palais de Justice, built in the 19th century in a monumental neoclassical style, the square offers an exceptional architectural setting for this flea market. A stone's throw from the famous Cours Mirabeau, lined with plane trees and fountains, Place de Verdun benefits from an ideal location in the heart of the city, easily accessible on foot from the main tourist and cultural sites of Aix-en-Provence.

A meeting place for enthusiasts and the curious

Whether you are a seasoned collector, an interior design lover, a history enthusiast, or simply a curious walker, the Place de Verdun flea market offers an authentic bargain-hunting experience in Provence. The present professional flea market dealers and antique dealers are able to advise and inform buyers about the origin, period, and value of the items offered. The friendly atmosphere and the expertise of the exhibitors make every visit a moment of privileged discovery and exchange.

The Grand Marché d'Aix-en-Provence

The Place de Verdun flea market is part of the Grand Marché d'Aix-en-Provence, which takes place every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday in several squares and streets of the city center. This large market, a true Provençal institution, brings together food producers, artisans, textile vendors, and flea market dealers. The antique and flea market section, concentrated on Place de Verdun and the surroundings of Cours Mirabeau, is one of the major attractions of this three-hundred-year-old event.