Nonville Toy Exchange

The Nonville Toy Exchange: Smart Shopping for Children

Every May 1st, the Nonville multipurpose hall hosts the annual toy exchange, an event that has become a must for families in southern Seine-et-Marne. This event, organized in this small village located between Nemours and Fontainebleau, gives toys a second life while offering parents the opportunity to equip their children at low prices. An economic, solidarity and ecological approach that is attracting more and more families.

The Principle of a Toy Exchange

How a toy exchange works is simple and effective: families drop off toys their children no longer want in advance, in good condition and clean, then these toys are put on sale at the exchange at very gentle prices. Buyers leave with their finds, depositors recover part of the sales proceeds (generally after a small deduction that finances the organization), and unsold toys can be taken back or donated to associations. A virtuous circle that fights waste while promoting economic accessibility of children's games.

A Varied Offering for All Ages

At the Nonville toy exchange, you will generally find the complete range of games and toys for children: developmental toys for babies, construction toys (Lego, Playmobil), dolls and figurines, board games, illustrated books, comics, puzzles, outdoor toys (bicycles, scooters, garden toys), childcare equipment and sometimes costumes. Prices, deliberately very accessible, allow modest families to please their children without breaking the bank, and parents concerned about ecology to consume responsibly.

Nonville, a Brie Village on the Edge of Fontainebleau

Nonville is a small village of a few hundred inhabitants located in the canton of Nemours, on the southern edge of the Fontainebleau forest. Its rural territory, its old houses and its preserved setting make it a peaceful place typical of southern Seine-et-Marne. The organization of a toy exchange in such a village testifies to the vitality of the local associative fabric and the attachment of residents to traditions of mutual aid and sharing.

An Ideal Family Day

May 1st, a public holiday, is the ideal time to come as a family to the Nonville toy exchange. Children have fun choosing their new treasures, parents make great savings, and the outing can be extended with a walk in the nearby Fontainebleau forest, with its hiking trails, famous rocks (climbers' paradise) and spectacular landscapes. A winning combination of responsible consumption, family fun and nature discovery.

Practical Information

The toy exchange is held on Friday May 1, 2026 at the Nonville multipurpose hall. Free admission for visitors. Access by car via the A6 (Nemours exit), nearest SNCF station: Nemours-Saint-Pierre (line R).