Buchelay May Day Flea Market

1 May, a day for bargain hunting in Buchelay

1 May is traditionally a day when French people take to the streets for Labour Day, but for many bargain hunters it is also an ideal opportunity to spend a few hours looking for hidden gems at flea markets. In Buchelay, on the edge of Mantes-la-Jolie, a flea market is held every year on this public holiday.

Buchelay, crossroads of western Île-de-France

The commune of Buchelay, around 3,000 inhabitants, is strategically located west of the Mantes conurbation. Its position alongside the A13 motorway makes it a busy transit point and an important commercial hub.

A spring atmosphere for bargain hunting

1 May symbolically marks the return of spring and the resumption of the outdoor flea market season. Exhibitors offer furniture, crockery, trinkets, garden tools, light clothing, children's toys, books and vinyl records.

An event worth confirming

As this event is mainly listed via specialised aggregators, visitors and exhibitors are advised to check exact details with the organisers before travelling.

Extending the day in the Mantois

As 1 May is generally a bank holiday or long weekend, this flea market can be part of a wider programme: visit to Mantes-la-Jolie and its Notre-Dame collegiate church, a walk along the Seine, or a trip to Giverny.