Spring Flea Market of Ouistreham

The spring for bargain hunters in Ouistreham

Every year in March, the Place du Marché in Ouistreham Riva-Bella hosts the Spring Flea Market, organized by the association Les Amis de Braine-l'Alleud. This spring event brings together individual and professional exhibitors offering a wide selection of second-hand items, furniture, tableware, trinkets, books, and clothing to the first bargain hunters of the season.

The Place du Marché, the heart of Ouistreham

The Place du Marché in Ouistreham, the central square of this coastal town, is the meeting point for residents and visitors. Well-served and spacious, it offers an ideal setting for this spring flea market. The terraces of the surrounding shops allow for extending the morning of bargain hunting with a friendly break.

Les Amis de Braine-l'Alleud

The association Les Amis de Braine-l'Alleud is a twinning association that maintains links between Ouistreham and the Belgian town of Braine-l'Alleud, near Waterloo. The organization of the spring flea market helps to fund cultural exchanges and meetings between the two towns, while offering a popular event appreciated by the people of Ouistreham.

Ouistreham Riva-Bella, gateway to Normandy

Ouistreham Riva-Bella, at the mouth of the Orne river and the Caen to the sea canal, is a dynamic seaside resort on the Côte de Nacre. Ferry port to England, historic D-Day landing site (Sword Beach), marina, and fine sandy beach, the town offers multiple points of interest. The spring flea market marks the beginning of the tourist season.