Quiers Flea Market

The Quiers Flea Market, an Autumn Village Tradition

Every September, Quiers, a village in southern Seine-et-Marne, holds its annual flea market on Rue de Saint-Martin. This street, running through the village, becomes for a day a market aisle where individuals and local families lay out clothing, toys, books, dishware and trinkets. The atmosphere is that of small village flea markets: friendly, unpretentious, authentic.

Quiers, a Rural Village Between Brie and Gâtinais

A municipality of fewer than 200 inhabitants, Quiers belongs to rural, discreet and preserved Seine-et-Marne, which makes the department charming far from Île-de-France urban areas. Located south of the Melun-Provins line, near Mormant and Nangis, it is surrounded by the great cereal plains of the Brie. The village preserves its Saint-Martin church, which gives its name to the main street, and a rural habitat typical of this part of the Brie.

A September Flea Market for the Back-to-School Season

September is traditionally a favorable period for flea markets: the school return encourages families to sort their belongings and get rid of clothing and toys that have become too small or unused. Bargain hunters thus often find an interesting renewal of the offering after the summer break. In Quiers, this autumn event also marks the end of outdoor flea markets before winter indoor gatherings.

Bargain Hunting in the Brie Countryside

For flea market lovers touring Seine-et-Marne, village flea markets like Quiers offer particular interest. Unexpected items, older pieces from families long established in the village, agricultural tools, Brie farm dishware are sometimes found there. Prices are generally modest, sellers welcoming, and the atmosphere conducive to conversation.

A Rural Territory to Discover

Southern Seine-et-Marne, between Brie and Gâtinais, is a region still spared from mass tourism. Bargain hunters traveling to Quiers can take the opportunity to discover surrounding villages, visit Provins about thirty kilometers away, explore the Fontainebleau forest further west, or the Blandy-les-Tours castle.

Practical Information

The flea market is held on Rue de Saint-Martin, at the heart of the village. Access via departmental roads from Mormant or Nangis. Parking on village streets. Free admission for visitors.