This weekend of April 11-12, 2026 marks the true arrival of spring in the Yvelines (78) with a record slate approaching twenty events. The department wakes up in full swing with bargain sales, flea markets, village brocantes, and even a major spring sale at Emmaüs. On Saturday, seven of them launch the festivities, while Sunday literally explodes with fourteen events across the four corners of the Yvelines. To discover even more brocantes et vide-greniers in Île-de-France, check out our complete guide.
Saturday, April 11 kicks off strong with seven events spread across the department. Carrières-sur-Seine, a Seine-side town nestled between Chatou and Montesson, is hosting a second-hand fashion sale and a bike fair at the community hall. This dual theme never fails to attract: refreshing your wardrobe while picking up a bike to enjoy the sunny days ahead. The bike fairs are on the rise, riding the wave of enthusiasm for gentle mobility.
Follainville-Dennemont, a village in the northwest of the Yvelines department near Mantes-la-Jolie, is hosting Emmaüs’ big spring sale over two days. Emmaüs sales always have that special charm: you can find everything at truly wallet-friendly prices, from vintage furniture to clothing, as well as dishes and books, all while supporting a worthy charitable cause. The atmosphere is warm and the discoveries are often pleasantly surprising.
Marly-le-Roi, a leafy residential town near Versailles famed for its royal history and its legendary vanished castle, is staging its braderie at 23 Rue de Mareil. This chic Yvelines commune consistently draws bargain-hunters in search of quality finds. Montesson, tucked in the Seine loop between Sartrouville and Le Vésinet, hosts its spring-summer braderie on Place de la Mairie and in the town hall, an event that continues through Sunday.
Orgeval, a charming village in the Yvelines nestled between Poissy and Mantes, is hosting a clothes swap at 2846 route de Quarante Sous. Plaisir, a major northern Yvelines town near Trappes and Les Clayes-sous-Bois, is staging its flea market at the nursery school. Rambouillet, the sub-prefecture famed for its château and its forest, is organizing its flea market and braderie on cours Saint-Jean-Paul II at the school. The city remains a top destination for bargain hunters who can mix vintage shopping with a touch of heritage discovery.
On Sunday, April 12, things really kick off with fourteen events happening at once. That means you’ll need to choose based on your interests and area, because you can’t do it all. Aigremont, a small residential village perched on the hills to the northwest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, is hosting its flea market at 31 Grande Rue. Aulnay-sur-Mauldre, a rural commune in the department’s northwest, is staging a house-clearance sale at 4 Chemin de Meulan.
Bazemont, a village in Yvelines, is hosting its brocante on rue des écoles. Béhoust, a small village between Rambouillet and Houdan, welcomes its vide-grenier at the salle des fêtes. Buchelay, a commune near Mantes-la-Jolie in the Seine Valley, is offering a brocante-vide-grenier on the Decathlon parking lot, a spacious site that can accommodate many vendors.
Cernay-la-Ville, a picturesque village in the Chevreuse valley and one of the prettiest in Île-de-France, hosts its flea market at the Philippe Rocher gardens. The lush setting and rich heritage make it a top spot for a day of rummaging and discovery. The nearby ruins of the Vaux de Cernay Abbey are also well worth a detour.
Chatou, a riverside town famed for its impressionist heritage and its famous national flea fair, is hosting a house-clearout at 44 Rue Brunier Bourbon. Chevreuse, a historic town that gave its name to the Parc naturel régional de la Haute Vallée de Chevreuse, is hosting a clothing sale at the Fernand Léger gymnasium. This medieval village, crowned by its château, is worth a linger to discover its architectural heritage.
Follainville-Dennemont kicks off its big spring sale, the Emmaüs event that began last Saturday. Herbeville, a village in the Yvelines, marks the moment with the 33rd edition of its brocante in the village at 11 rue Saint-Clair. Thirty-three years of existence is starting to carry real weight. This longevity testifies to the event’s success, establishing itself as a must-attend spring appointment in the area.
Jouy-en-Josas, a residential town in the Bièvre Valley just southwest of Versailles, best known for its printed fabrics and industrial heritage, is hosting its flea market on the former stabilized football field beside the gym, on Rue Saint-Roch. It’s a spacious site that comfortably welcomes both vendors and shoppers.
Mézy-sur-Seine, a charming Seine-side village between Meulan and Mantes, hosts a book fair along with CDs, DVDs, and games at the community hall. A themed event sure to delight bibliophiles and collectors. Montesson is carrying on with its spring-summer flea market, kicked off on Saturday at Place de la Mairie and at the community hall.
Vernouillet, a town in the Mantes-la-Jolie urban area in the northwest of the department, wraps up the weekend with its braderie at 3 Paul Doumer Street.
This weekend of April 11-12 really confirms spring’s boom in the Yvelines. Twenty-one events in two days — unprecedented since the start of the year. Organizers are pulling out all the stops, and shoppers will be spoiled for choice. From the braderies in Marly-le-Roi and Montesson to the Emmaüs sale in Follainville-Dennemont, the brocantes in Herbeville and Rambouillet, the vide-greniers in Cernay-la-Ville and Jouy-en-Josas, the vide-dressings in Carrières-sur-Seine and Chevreuse, and the bourse aux livres in Mézy-sur-Seine, there’s truly no shortage of options.
This weekend also offers a chance to mix thrifting with a dip into Yvelines’ heritage. Between two flea markets, you can always swing by the Château de Versailles, the Château de Rambouillet and its National Sheepfold, or admire the thousands of tulips at the Château de Dampierre in full bloom in spring. For culture lovers, the Lambinet Museum in Versailles and Maison de Fer in Poissy are also well worth the detour.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Admission stays free for all these events. Timings vary by location, but these happenings typically kick off in the morning. For exact schedules, the number of exhibitors, and other practical details, check the municipalities’ sites or give the organizers a call.
Pack a tote and bring some change. With so many events, the smart move is to choose based on what you’re after and your location. If you’re aiming for the 33rd flea market in Herbeville or the Emmaüs sale in Follainville-Dennemont, get there early—these historic happenings always draw a crowd. April weather is perfect for outdoor events. In short, this weekend of April 11-12, 2026 in the 78 shatters all records with an exceptional lineup for every flea-market aficionado in the Yvelines.
Dates and Opening Time
From April 11, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Location
Yvelines
yvelines
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
