Airaines Winter Flea Market

Airaines, a history-rich Vimeu town

Airaines is a small Somme town located on the borders of the Vimeu and the Picard plateau, about twenty kilometers northwest of Amiens. A former important seigneury, the town retains a remarkable medieval heritage, notably its Notre-Dame church which partly dates from the 11th century and the remains of a medieval castle.

A winter flea market as Christmas approaches

Organizing a flea market in December has particular characteristics in Picard villages. Unlike the great spring and autumn réderies, winter flea markets are often held indoors, with exhibitors and visitors poorly tolerating the Picard season's rigors.

An end-of-year atmosphere

The early December period gives the Airaines flea market a particular atmosphere, marked by the proximity of the end-of-year celebrations. Many visitors come specifically looking for a gift, a decorative piece before family reunions.

The typical flea market offer

The Airaines flea market traditionally brings together professional exhibitors and individuals. Professionals offer antique and vintage furniture, lighting, framed paintings and engravings, earthenware and porcelain crockery, collectibles, decorative trinkets.

A winter outing in the Vimeu

Beyond the flea market, a winter visit to Airaines is a great opportunity to discover this discreet, little-known corner of the Somme. The Airaines Notre-Dame church, listed as a historic monument, deserves a visit with its remarkable Romanesque sculptures.