Musical Flea Market of Chaumes-en-Brie

The Musical Flea Market of Chaumes-en-Brie: music in the spotlight

In spring, the commune of Chaumes-en-Brie hosts at the Foyer rural on Boulevard Quinton an extraordinary themed flea market dedicated to the musical universe. A true rarity in the Seine-et-Marne calendar of events, this flea market brings together about twenty specialized exhibitors around instruments, sound media, and musical documentation. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., music lovers, amateur or professional musicians, vinyl collectors, and curious visitors meet to browse in a muffled and passionate atmosphere.

A themed offering for demanding music lovers

The stands offer a wide variety of music-related items: string, wind, and percussion instruments, sometimes old or collectible, period scores, educational methods, books on composers, biographies, history of music. Record enthusiasts find 33 and 45 rpm vinyls, rare albums, box sets, but also CDs and tapes for more recent collections. Accessories, metronomes, music stands, cases complete an offer reserved for a knowledgeable public or those wishing to become one.

Chaumes-en-Brie, in the footsteps of the Couperins

Chaumes-en-Brie was not chosen at random to host this musical flea market. The commune is the historical cradle of the famous Couperin dynasty, a family of musicians and composers who profoundly marked French baroque music in the 17th and 18th centuries. François Couperin known as the Great, virtuoso organist and harpsichordist, remains a major figure in the world baroque repertoire. The city maintains this musical memory through events like the festival Sur les Pas des Couperin, which animates the village in April around ancient and classical music.

The Foyer rural, a friendly setting

The flea market takes place at the Foyer rural, Boulevard Quinton, an emblematic venue of Chaumes' associative life. This warm and accessible place allows exhibitors and visitors to be welcomed in good conditions, sheltered from spring weather. Free admission guarantees a wide attendance, including amateur musicians from the territory but also music lovers who have come from further afield for this special occasion.

Chaumes-en-Brie and its heritage

A historic town of nearly 4,000 inhabitants located in the heart of Brie, Chaumes-en-Brie offers many other attractions: its Gothic-style Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul church, its old houses, its typical alleys. The city is located in the immediate vicinity of the Armainvilliers forest and within reach of major sites such as Vaux-le-Vicomte, Blandy-les-Tours, or Fontainebleau. A visit to the musical flea market can perfectly be extended by discovering this rich Brie territory.

Practical information

The Musical Flea Market takes place at the Foyer rural, Boulevard Quinton, 77390 Chaumes-en-Brie, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free for visitors. The commune is accessible from Paris via the N4 (about 50 km) or the A4 (Châtres exit). Parking is available near the Foyer rural. The event is often associated with other musical events in the city.