Fressenneville House Clearance Sale

The house clearance sale: a direct format

House clearance sales ("vide-maison") stand out from flea markets: they take place directly in a home whose owners sell all or part of the contents. Furniture, crockery, linen, appliances, knick-knacks, books, tools - all that makes up a home's interior.

A weekend to explore

The two-day format allows hunters to return with their vehicle for bulky items, carefully examine pieces and negotiate. The decisive arrive Saturday morning; bargain chasers wait for Sunday afternoon.

Fressenneville, a Vimeu town

Fressenneville is a town of about 2,400 inhabitants in the Vimeu, near Friville-Escarbotin. A semi-rural character with an active community.

The keys to a successful house sale

Come early for sought-after items, bring a suitable vehicle, negotiate respectfully. For owners, a way to downsize without commercial channels, in direct contact with buyers.

A must in the Vimeu

House clearance sales are multiplying as the format grows in appeal. Fressenneville's attracts hunters from across the Vimeu, Abbeville and nearby Seine-Maritime.