Twice a month, the center of the old medieval town centre of Basel becomes the setting of a beautiful flea market: the Barfüsserplatz flohmarkt. The medieval city of Basel is one of Switzerland’s most underrated tourist attractions. It has a rich history, a beautiful combination of old and new architecture and yet has a cosmopolitan […]

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 […]

Once a month since 2001, more than 150 vendors set up stalls to sell their wares at Les Puces de Quintaou in the Basque country, halfway between Bayonne and Biarritz. Exhibitors range from consummate antique professionals to private individuals that have recently emptied out their attics, which means that this flea market truly offers something […]

The Antique Fair at the Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine in Fukagawa, Koto-ku, is held almost every weekend and features around 120 stalls. Twice a month, an antique market is held on the grounds of the shrine, while the flea market is held on two different days. The Antique Fair and Flea Market at Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine […]

Nestled in the foothills of the mountains surrounding the Lac d’Annecy - arguably the most spectacular natural lakes in France - the picturesque town of Annecy sits directly in the gateway to the Alps, and provides a truly stunning scenery to one of the city's most awaited attraction: the Annecy Vieux Quartier Flea Market, also […]

Pissignano, a hamlet of Campello sul Clitunno, in the province of Perugia and near Spoleto, is the home of the main Umbrian trade fair: the Fiera dell'Antiquariato e del Collezionismo di Pissignano. This antiques, second-hand and collectibles market, has become famous in this area as a market well worth visiting. The area that hosts the […]

As home to the world’s largest collection of intact Mid century Modernist architecture, Palm Springs is the go-to for vintage shopping. No wonder why “Mod Mecca” is dubbed by many designers The Most Stylish Cities in America. Contemporary visitors can still experience Palm Springs' old-school atmosphere, forever frozen in time thanks to mindful architectural renovations, […]

The town of Belfort in France has a rich and varied history, with a mesh of different cultures forming the town that it is today. This kind of background makes it the perfect location for its monthly flea market, the Belfort flea market or Brocante de Belfort, which is now considered one of the best […]

Noted as one of the “Top Ten Flea Markets in America,” the Santa Monica Airport Antique & Collectible Market is the monthly appointment of flea market enthusiasts and antiques lovers in Los Angeles. Merchants selling at the Santa Monica Airport flea market have a little bit of something for everyone, with items ranging from antique Victorian furniture […]

Those that love antique and vintage vibes are a little spoiled for choice in Marseille. However, nowhere is the setting more charming than the Village des puces de Fifiturin. Also known as Marseilles Antiques - The Antiques Village, this quaint gathering of specialized stores in the Capelette district has made quite a name for itself […]

Mercantic Barcelona is a hub of antique and retro treasures in the Sant Cugat suburb. It first opened its doors in 1992 with the desire to become one of the most influential centers of reference for vintage-lovers in Spain. Located in a calm and rural area just 30 minutes from the center of Barcelona by […]

Up in the mountains north of Madrid, at the entry of "Valle de la Barranca" in the Sierra de Guadarrama, lies the municipality of Navacerrada. And once a month this charming town hosts the Rastro de Navacerrada (also known as Mercadillo de Antigüedades de Navacerrada), a flea market with some of the best antiques and […]