La Genevraye Flea Market

A Village Flea Market in Southern Seine-et-Marne

La Genevraye is a rural commune of southern Seine-et-Marne, nestled in the Loing valley, between Nemours and Fontainebleau. Every spring, the village organizes its annual flea market, a moment of conviviality allowing residents to empty attics and cellars and bargain hunters to make great finds in a relaxed atmosphere. On the first Sunday of May or a nearby Sunday, the streets of the village center come alive with bargain hunting and reunions.

An Authentic Rural Event

Far from large urban flea markets, the one in La Genevraye embodies the spirit of neighborhood village events. The exhibitors are mostly residents of La Genevraye and nearby communes, who offer a classic selection of second-hand items: clothing, toys, books, crockery, small furniture, trinkets, tools. This authentic simplicity is the charm of the event and attracts a loyal crowd year after year.

La Genevraye, Gateway to the Loing Valley

Located between Montigny-sur-Loing and Moncourt-Fromonville, La Genevraye enjoys a remarkable natural setting. The Loing valley, which inspired many landscape painters, offers soothing landscapes of riverbanks, forest, and meadows. The village retains its rural heritage with its church, its old farms, and its preserved village fabric. The proximity of the Fontainebleau state forest, a few kilometers away, makes it an ideal starting point for nature and hiking enthusiasts.

A Day of Bargain Hunting and Discovery

The La Genevraye flea market lends itself particularly well to a family outing in the fresh air. Visitors can follow their morning of bargain hunting with lunch in one of the neighboring villages or a picnic along the Loing, before a walk in the forest. This bargain-nature combination is one of the characteristic pleasures of southern Seine-et-Marne.

Southern Brie, Land of Painters and Writers

The Loing valley and its surroundings attracted many landscape artists in the 19th and early 20th centuries: Alfred Sisley settled in Moret-sur-Loing, Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot painted the banks of the Loing, and many Scandinavian painters stayed in Grez-sur-Loing. This artistic tradition still permeates the region today and invites visitors to discover the landscapes that inspired so many masterpieces. Nearby villages such as Montigny-sur-Loing, Grez-sur-Loing, and Bourron-Marlotte deserve a visit.

Practical Information

The La Genevraye flea market takes place on Sunday May 3, 2026 in the village. Free admission for visitors. Access via the N7 (Bourron-Marlotte or Nemours exit) or by train on the Paris-Montargis line (Montigny-sur-Loing station).