Bank holiday, summer sunshine (in theory), neighborhood atmosphere... and that little shiver of excitement at the idea of unearthing THE nugget forgotten in a box on a street corner. There's no doubt about it, this is the perfect time to embark on a marathon of flea markets and garage sales all over Paris and the Île-de-France region!
What to do this Friday, August 15, 2025, a public holiday in Paris? Ideas for outings and practical information
What's on in Paris on Friday, August 15, 2025, Assumption Day and public holiday? From open museums and open-air exhibitions to shopping, entertainment, tours and walks of all kinds, discover the best ideas for getting out and about! [Read more]
Every year, August 15,Assumption Day, marks a summer lull in the urban hustle and bustle. Fewer cars, more strollers, and a city that breathes a little between two seaside escapades. It's the perfect time to stroll along the sidewalks, which have been transformed into china aisles, in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with a hint of festivity.
Whether you're looking for a collector's vinyl, an Art Deco mirror, a yellowed novel or a retro jacket, the garage sales and flea markets on Friday, August 15, 2025 promise to be full of finds.
Want to turn a bank holiday into a vintage expedition? Good news: here are the addresses you won't want to miss:
Puces de la Place d'Aligre
Place: Place d'Aligre
Time: 8am to 2pm
Garage Sale Boulevard de Grenelle
Location: 1104, Boulevard de Grenelle, 75015
Time: 6am to 7pm
Chaintreaux
Location: Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, Place de l'Église
Schedule: 7am to 6pm
Mouy-sur-Seine
Location: Primary School, Rue d'Henrient communal grounds
Timetable: 6.30am to 5pm
Bouville
Location: Citywide
Schedule: not specified
On Friday, August 15, 2025, it's China or nothing!
What to do this Friday, August 15, 2025, a public holiday in Paris? Ideas for outings and practical information
