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The Gueule d'Enfer Flea Market in Verneuil-sur-Avre: An Unmissable August 15th Event

Every August 15th, the national holiday of the Assumption takes on a special flavor in Verneuil-sur-Avre: the shaded avenue of Gueule d'Enfer transforms into a vast antique and flea market bringing together around 200 exhibitors. This summer event is one of the key gatherings in the Eure department for lovers of fine pieces and savvy bargain hunters.

200 Exhibitors Under the Foliage

The unique aspect of this flea market lies in its exceptional setting: the Gueule d'Enfer avenue, with its large trees forming a natural leafy canopy, offers visitors welcome shade on hot August days. Under this arboreal cover, the 200 exhibitors set up their stalls over several hundred meters. You can find a remarkable range of flea market finds and antiques: Norman furniture, earthenware, silverware, antique clocks, military items, books, prints, old toys, and curiosities of all kinds.

Verneuil-sur-Avre, a Medieval Gem in the Eure

Verneuil-sur-Avre is an exceptional medieval town in the south of the Eure region. A fortified city founded by Henry I Beauclerc in the 12th century, it preserves remarkable architectural heritage: its Grey Tower made of cut stone, its half-timbered houses, its three splendid churches (Notre-Dame, La Madeleine, and Saint-Jean), and its ramparts. This historic setting gives the August 15th flea market a particularly history-rich atmosphere, amidst half-timbered houses and medieval bell towers.

An Event Rooted in Local Tradition

The Gueule d'Enfer flea market is a deeply ingrained event in the cultural life of Verneuil-sur-Avre. It attracts visitors every year from across the Eure department, as well as from the neighboring departments of Orne and Eure-et-Loir. Bargain hunters, collectors, antique dealers, and casual strollers mingle in a festive atmosphere typical of the great Norman Assumption fairs.