The flea markets and yard sales in the Yvelines are keeping a low profile this weekend of October 24–25, 2026, but they’re still full of charm. In the Yvelines (78), Guernes is staging a Halloween flea market on Sunday, a week ahead of October 31.
On the eve, Houdan hosts its second cinema-and-video fair, while La Queue-les-Yvelines and Méré stage their two-day clothing fairs. A tight program, ideal for a family-friendly All Saints’ Day weekend.
As we roam through the region, we’ve noticed that these quieter weekends often hide some truly original experiences. Fewer big sales, but themes that stand apart from the usual stock.
On Sunday, October 25, 2026, the Guernes en Fêtes association is hosting its Halloween flea market at the foyer rural Gérard-Neyens. The exhibitors, all private sellers, are encouraged to lean into Halloween décor, but you’ll also find everything you’d expect at a classic flea market.
Stands pop up both indoors and outdoors, open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a on-site refreshment offer. Entry is free. A great chance to snag pumpkins, garlands, and Halloween accessories without stepping into a shop.
The village is tucked into a bend of the Seine, near Mantes-la-Jolie. After the flea markets, the riverbank offers a charming autumn stroll.
This Saturday, the Houdan Video Club is hosting the 2nd Cinema and Video Fair at the town hall. DVD and Blu-ray publishers will showcase their catalogs, alongside private sellers offering collectible posters, exploitation-film stills, figurines, and other goodies.
The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with free admission. Houdan is also worth a detour for its medieval keep and for its chicken, an ancient breed that proudly bears the town’s name.
Parents gearing up for winter have two options on two days. In La Queue-les-Yvelines, the Planète Cœur association hosts its autumn-winter clothing fair at La Bonnette. In Méré, near Montfort-l'Amaury, the clothing fair relocates to the wedding hall.
Coats, sweaters, and boots await budget-conscious shoppers at bargain prices, offering a chance to refresh the kids' wardrobe before the first cold snaps.
Shoppers in the northwest of the department can venture as far as Val-d'Oise, in the Vexin. The Ableiges flea market and the Chars "foire à tout" fair are also scheduled for Sunday, October 25, just a 30-minute drive from Guernes.
Early birds can already mark the Mézières-sur-Seine toy and nursery fair, on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Toy fairs will multiply in November, as Christmas draws near.
Admission is free at these sales. Bring cash, as many sellers don’t take cards, and pack a light sweater for those chilly mornings. A quick look at our weather briefing and our rundown on transport disruptions helps you dodge any surprises.
For the latest updates, the event calendars Brocabrac and Vide-greniers.org continue to be reliable go-to sources.
Families are finding their joy in Guernes, where Halloween makes its presence felt among the stalls, and at the clothing fairs in La Queue-les-Yvelines and Méré. Cinephiles, meanwhile, are gathering in Houdan to expand their video libraries.
Looking to broaden the scope? Our guides to the brocantes de Seine-et-Marne and the brocantes de l'Essonne take the baton this weekend. For other ideas of outings, head to que faire ce week-end à Paris et en Île-de-France.
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Dates and Opening Time
From October 24, 2026 to October 25, 2026
Location
Yvelines
Yvelines
Route planner
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
