Rue Clovis Moriot Flea Market (La Grande-Paroisse)

A Back-to-School Flea Market in the Seine Valley

In early September, rue Clovis Moriot in La Grande-Paroisse turns into a lively bargain-hunting alley to host the annual back-to-school flea market. Well known to residents of the commune and surroundings, the event takes place at a key time on the calendar: holidays are over, attics have been sorted during the summer, and many people want to part with what they no longer use. For bargain hunters, it's one of the last great opportunities of the warm season.

Rue Clovis Moriot, a Lively Village Artery

Rue Clovis Moriot is one of the central streets of La Grande-Paroisse, a commune stretching along the Seine. The flea market takes over the full width of the street, closed to traffic for the occasion, allowing exhibitors to set up comfortably and visitors to stroll safely. This urban format gives the flea market a friendly and accessible dimension, perfect for a neighborhood walk.

A Typical Family Flea Market Offering

Exhibitors, mostly residents of the street and surroundings, offer the usual selection of village and small-town flea markets: adult and children's clothing, toys, books, comics, vinyl records, crockery, small appliances, childcare equipment, tools, trinkets, and decorative items. This diversity is the wealth of the event and ensures everyone leaves with a find.

La Grande-Paroisse, Confluence of Territories

La Grande-Paroisse is a commune of southern Seine-et-Marne, located just upstream of Montereau-Fault-Yonne, at the confluence of the Seine river and the Yonne. Its territory, divided among several hamlets including Montgelard, offers a diversity of landscapes between the agricultural plateau, Seine banks, and wooded areas. The commune shows certain community dynamism, with several flea markets held during the year in different neighborhoods.

A Day to Combine with Local Discovery

For bargain hunters coming from further afield, the rue Clovis Moriot flea market can be an opportunity to discover southern Seine-et-Marne: Montereau-Fault-Yonne and its medieval history linked to the assassination of John the Fearless, the Seine meanders, the riverside villages, or even the royal castle of Fontainebleau a half-hour away. A nice way to extend the day after a morning of bargain hunting.

Practical Information

The flea market takes place on Sunday September 6, 2026 on rue Clovis Moriot in La Grande-Paroisse. Free admission. Parking nearby in the village.