Menchhoffen Culture and Leisure Association Flea Market

A community event in Alsace Bossue

The Menchhoffen Flea Market is one of those authentic small gatherings that define the charm of Alsatian summers. Organized every July by the Menchhoffen Culture and Leisure Association, this event stretches through the streets of the village. It brings together private sellers, collectors and residents who come to empty their attics or hunt for hidden gems in the family-friendly atmosphere typical of small Bas-Rhin communes.

A tradition carried by ACL volunteers

For many years, the Culture and Leisure Association (ACL) has kept alive this must-see event for the residents of Menchhoffen and neighboring communes. Volunteers are busy from dawn welcoming vendors, setting up stands and preparing food. The event runs from 6am to 6pm, giving bargain-hunters a wide window to find good deals and unusual items. The proceeds collected allow the association to fund its cultural and leisure activities throughout the year.

Varied finds in an authentic atmosphere

Visitors discover a wide variety of goods along the alleys: old pottery, faience tableware, rustic furniture, second-hand books, comics, vinyls, old toys, vintage clothing and curiosities of all kinds. The absence of professionals guarantees affordable prices and an authentic bargain-hunting experience. The refreshment stand offers cold drinks, coffee, homemade Alsatian pastries, grilled food and fries throughout the day in a cheerful atmosphere.

Menchhoffen, a village of the Pays de Hanau

Menchhoffen is a rural commune of around 600 inhabitants located in the Bas-Rhin, near Bouxwiller, in the Pays de Hanau. This area, at the gates of the Northern Vosges Regional Natural Park, is known for its rolling landscapes, orchards and typical half-timbered villages of northern Alsace. Menchhoffen preserves a rich rural heritage and a dynamic community life in which the summer flea market is one of the highlights. The Village Festival that sometimes accompanies the event adds to its friendly and popular character.