Selincourt House Clearance Sale (Hornoy-le-Bourg)

What is a house clearance?

Less known than the flea market, the "vide-maison" (house clearance) is a particular format prized by seasoned bargain hunters. It involves selling the complete contents of a house, generally for a move, succession or life change. Unlike a flea market where each individual offers only a fraction, house clearances offer a full dive into a home's domestic universe: furniture, appliances, tableware, linen, books, trinkets, frames, lamps, tools, and sometimes antique pieces accumulated over generations.

Selincourt, heritage hamlet of the Vimeu

Selincourt is a hamlet attached to the town of Hornoy-le-Bourg, in the Picardy Vimeu. The hamlet owes its reputation to its castle, a former Cistercian abbey turned seigneurial residence, listed as a historic monument.

What to expect from a Selincourt house clearance?

House clearances attract connoisseurs: professional antique dealers, collectors, antique furniture enthusiasts, interior decorators. Depending on the house history, you might find rustic Picardy furniture, oak wardrobes, farm tables, dressers, antique tableware, embroidered linen, entire libraries, paintings, engravings, old books, kitchen items, garden tools.

Two days to explore

The house clearance runs over two days — Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May 2026 — allowing visitors to take their time, come back to negotiate. Professionals come at opening on day one to spot the best pieces.

Tips

Come with a suitable vehicle if you hope to take furniture. Cash remains king. Take time to inspect pieces before buying.