if Arles' colorful sun-baked houses evoke a sense of déjà vu, it is simply because you’ve probably seen them already on a Van Gogh canvas. Often overlooked by visitors to Provence, partly because it’s located quite far west (and isn’t close to the beaches and seaside), Arles is nonetheless a highly recommended stopover in a road trip. Famed […]

For serious collectors throughout Europe, the Bustehrad collectors’ market has acquired a level of fame for being the market where the most sought-after collectible items can be found. Antique professionals and flea market enthusiasts from surrounding countries - and even further afield, travel twice a month to this market to see the new treasured goods […]

If Poznan is known for its universities, its Old Market Square, and its Renaissance-style buildings, the fifth-largest city in Poland is also a heaven for shoppers. From modern malls, shopping centres, and boutiques to the many market squares which offer thousands of collectibles, Poznan entices the shoppers to part with their hard-earned cash. However, one venue […]

The historic center of Chiavari, a Ligurian town overlooking the Gulf of Tigullio, is the regular setting of the Mostra mercato di Chiavari, a thriving antique market established in 1984. Once a month, close to and around the medieval center of the city, the Mostra mercato di Chiavari gathers together exhibitors from Central and Northern […]

Nestled in the Hampton Roads region of Smithfield, Virginia, the Smithfield Vintage Market is a celebration of vintage charm and historic treasures. This event offers two distinct experiences. The monthly Pickers Markets, held in the heart of historic downtown Smithfield, feature approximately 15 vendors spread over three blocks, amidst more than 70 buildings from the […]

The Nantwich Town Square Antiques Market has been wowing the locals of this quaint town of Cheshire since 2014, and there are no signs of its popularity slowing down. This is a Saturday antique market that sets up in the very center of the town on the busiest shopping day of the week. And since […]

LoppeLinda i StefansGade is a real gem in the vibrant district of Nørrebro in Copenhagen. Formerly known as Nørrebro Loppemarked, this flea market is known for its distinctive atmosphere and offers a rich tapestry of vintage and antique treasures. Once set against the historic yellow walls of the Assistens Kierkegaard Cemetery, it has now found […]

The Rose Bowl Flea Market is a true legend among flea market lovers in California: more than 20,000 flea market enthusiasts and over 2,500 merchants gather each month at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena (located right on the east side of LA) in one huge swap meet. The Rose Bowl Flea Market is filled […]

Once a month, more than 300 vendors from all over Northern California and beyond bring their wares to the Sacramento Antique Faire to display and to hawk. Spreading over two blocks in the city, the Sacramento Antique Faire is a really popular market. It is well known in Sacramento and always attracting the crowds. It opens up […]

The Marché aux Puces de la Vieille Ville enjoys a picturesque location in the old town of Nancy in eastern France, near the Basilica of Saint Epvre. This flea market has been a regular monthly event in this city since the 80's and it seems that it will continue to be so for many years […]

On a typical Saturday in the city of Turin, 100,000 visitors descend on Porta Palazzo, Europe’s largest open-air market. For over 150 years, this sprawling market has offered a cornucopia of footwear, clothes, housewares, toys and food from across Italy and around the world. With over one thousand merchants and 700 street vendors, Porta Palazzo […]

Once a month, the historic center of Portobuffolè hosts the Mercatino Antiquariato E Usato Di Portobuffolè. This antique market hosts more than 200 vendors and showcases all things antique, curious, vintage and one of a kind. Visitors attending this bustling market range from those searching for specific collectables to those simply enjoying this most beloved […]

The Brocante des Cinq-Cantons is a must for anyone who loves vintage and antique items. Located in Anglet on the Basque coast, between Bayonne and Biarritz, this open-air market takes place only once a month and attracts locals and tourists alike. The market is located in the heart of the Cinq-Cantons district, known for its […]

In Montsoreau, the Sunday market is where a lot of the weekly action takes place, and is a must for locals to visit and shop at. This is not a tourist market, but rather a genuine reflection of present day French village life. Once a month, this regular market transforms into the Puces de Montsoreau […]

Florence is full of surprises, with something new to experience around every corner and something exciting to find on every market. The monthly Piazza Santo Spirito Flea Market offers up trinkets and treasures from gone days, as well as amazing food and refreshments. This vintage market is enjoyed by locals and tourists alike, and should […]

Located at the crossroads of Belgium and France, the monthly Eurometropolis-Brocante Pottelberg in Kortrijk has quickly become a premier destination for antique and vintage enthusiasts. Since its inception in 2018, this market has distinguished itself by offering a curated experience of yesteryear to collectors and casual visitors alike. While flea markets often paint a picture […]

Longevity is usually a sign of good health for flea market and antique shows. And it is not unusual, particularly in Europe, to visit flea markets which have been in operation for ninety or a hundred years. The Grandi mercati di Cherasco is one of those flea markets. Inaugurated back in 1917, the Grandi mercati […]

The Sunday Antique Market is a monthly antique and collectible market that was originally established at St Lawrence Market in 1890. After 31 years in the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood, Toronto’s much loved iconic Sunday Antique Market returns to an exciting new historic location where all of their wondrous vintage wares and tears can be […]

Twice a month on a Sunday, the Central Flea Market takes over a park on the outskirts of Auckland, New Zealand. It is considered by many to be the best market in Auckland. It takes place two Sundays a month, the classic market day, and provides the perfect family entertainment for a Sunday morning. The […]

Celebrating its unique position as the trailblazer of vintage fashion fairs in London, Frock Me! has solidified its status as a cornerstone for aficionados of antique and vintage apparel, jewelry, and textiles. Originating in 1997 under the visionary guidance of Matthew Adams, a luminary in the antique and vintage market, this event marked the beginning […]

The Radschlägermarkt is the oldest flea market in Düsseldorf and one of the largest besides the Trödel and Sammlermarkt Düsseldorf P1 and Trödel & Antikmarkt am Aachener Platz. It has been attracting antique and vintage enthusiasts from all over Germany and further afield like the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxemburg since the 70s. It is located […]

The Weerselose Market is one of the most popular indoor and outdoor flea markets in the Netherlands. It is open for trading every Saturday and selects Sundays each month, and between 1500 and 5000 shoppers stop by to check out the wares every market day. More than 200 traders set up shop each time the […]