Chailly-en-Brie Garage Sale (Animation Caïbotine)

The Chailly-en-Brie Garage Sale: major event in the canton of Coulommiers

Every year in spring, the Animation Caïbotine association organizes its great Sunday garage sale on the grounds adjacent to the village hall of Chailly-en-Brie, along the RD 934. From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., individuals and professionals unpack their treasures under the gaze of the first morning bargain hunters, who come at dawn to look for the rare piece or the deal of the day. With 50 to 100 exhibitors depending on the edition, the event is among the most popular garage sales in the canton of Coulommiers.

A mixed offer of individuals and professionals

The strength of the Chailly-en-Brie garage sale lies in its diversity. Individuals offer clothing, toys, dishes, books, small furniture, sports or childcare equipment, while a few professional exhibitors enrich the offer with flea market pieces, furniture, vintage decoration, or themed collections. The price of 4 euros per linear meter makes the exhibition accessible and encourages a wide variety of sellers. Reservations are made only by telephone, guaranteeing a direct exchange with the organizers.

Animation Caïbotine: associative dynamism in action

Animation Caïbotine is the association that animates the cultural and festive life of Chailly-en-Brie. Its action goes far beyond the garage sale: town festivals, children's activities, themed evenings, cultural events make up a rich annual program that delights the 2,000 inhabitants of the commune and surrounding villages. The profits from the garage sale contribute to the financing of these activities and to the maintenance of the local associative fabric.

Chailly-en-Brie, Brie village between Morin and Grand Morin

Chailly-en-Brie is a commune of around 2,000 inhabitants located in the canton of Coulommiers, crossed by the RD 934 which connects Paris to Sézanne. Its rural territory, shared between cultivated plains, woods, and Brie farms, perfectly illustrates the agricultural and bocage landscape of the Brie des Morin. The Saint-Georges church, discreet castles and manor houses, and country paths attract hikers and lovers of rural heritage.

The canton of Coulommiers, cheese and flea market country

Chailly-en-Brie is part of the territory of Coulommiers, the eponymous town of the famous cheese brother of brie. This region combines agricultural traditions, rich heritage (private mansions, abbeys, castles), and associative vitality. Garage sales succeed one another throughout the season, from March to October, offering bargain hunters a rich calendar of appointments. A visit to the Chailly-en-Brie garage sale can easily be extended by discovering Coulommiers, the Notre-Dame du Val abbey, or the neighboring villages of Amillis, Mouroux, or Boissy-le-Châtel.

Practical information and advice

The garage sale takes place on the grounds of the village hall, RD 934, in Chailly-en-Brie. Access is free for visitors. Exhibitors wishing to reserve a spot should contact Animation Caïbotine directly by phone (4€/linear meter rate). Catering and a refreshment bar are generally set up by the association on site. Arriving early allows you to take advantage of the best finds and the characteristic morning atmosphere of large garage sales.