Corbie Flea Market

The Corbie réderie, treasure hunting in the abbey town

Each spring, Corbie, a historic town at the confluence of the Somme and Ancre rivers, organizes its traditional flea market on Rue des Déportés. This event brings together 50 to 100 exhibitors, mixing individuals and professionals, for a lively day of sales at the heart of this commune rich in medieval heritage.

A mixed and accessible réderie

The Corbie réderie has the particularity of hosting both individuals and professional antique dealers, which considerably enriches the offer. Bargain hunters can discover the typical family bric-à-brac of Picardy flea markets (tableware, toys, clothes, books, records, small items) alongside more selected pieces offered by professionals (antique furniture, trinkets, collectibles). Free admission for visitors makes it accessible to all.

Corbie, a city of art and history

Corbie is one of the most emblematic towns of Upper Somme, famous for its former Benedictine abbey founded in the 7th century by Queen Bathilde. The Saint-Pierre abbey church, of which the western facade and nave remain today, testifies to the grandeur of this spiritual and cultural high place of the Middle Ages. The Saint-Étienne chapel, the fortifications, half-timbered houses and numerous architectural remains make Corbie a first-rate heritage destination.

An atmosphere both lively and leisurely

Rue des Déportés, the central axis of Corbie, offers a pleasant setting for the réderie, between old facades and local shops. The atmosphere is both lively – with the bargain hunter crowd – and conducive to strolling, as visitors often take time to discover the monuments and cafés of the town between stall visits. Corbie residents and neighbouring communes (Villers-Bretonneux, Amiens) make up most of the audience.

Discovering Upper Somme

Around Corbie, the area holds many treasures: the Saint-Riquier abbey, the Upper Somme ponds, Péronne and its Historial of the Great War, the Villers-Bretonneux Australian Memorial. The banks of the Somme, with their towpaths, also offer magnificent walks. The réderie fits perfectly into a discovery day of this endearing Somme valley region.