The Déballages Professionels Marchands, also known as Journées Professionnelles Internationales de l'Antiquité et de la Brocante, are specialized trade events that exclusively welcome professional antique and flea market dealers from all over the world. Held in various French cities such as Avignon, Le Mans, Lyon, Montpellier, Beziers, Chartres, Lille, Chatou and Le Bourget, these fairs take place throughout the year and showcase a wide variety of antique treasures.
While these fairs may seem like an enticing opportunity for flea market enthusiasts to gain direct access to rare and valuable merchandise, the reality is quite different. Access to these events is strictly limited to professional buyers, who must show proof of their professional status to gain entry.
Events such as the Déballage Marchand de Béziers offer a gateway to the diverse European art market. They provide an invaluable opportunity for professional antique and vintage dealers to network, share insights, identify market trends, and acquire unique items in a concentrated setting. For up-and-coming antique dealers, these fairs offer a unique opportunity to view a wide range of antique furniture, art objects and vintage paintings, allowing them to hone their expertise and become familiar with market prices. After all, a knowledgeable buyer is the best assurance for art lovers and antique dealers to make informed choices.
A distinctive feature of these antiques fairs in France is their commitment to equal opportunity. Prior to the opening of the fair, all trucks are sealed to ensure that no dealer can unload their goods prematurely. This approach puts all buyers and sellers on an equal footing, as sellers unpack their items at the same time, allowing buyers to discover exceptional pieces, from antiques to decorative arts. The Béziers Antiques Fair is a true treasure trove, embodying the spirit of déballage au cul du camion in its purest form.
The Béziers Antiques Fair allows professionals to discover, in a relatively short time, a wealth of merchandise that would otherwise require several weeks of intensive exploration throughout Europe. It's no wonder that buyers from more than 50 countries come to the Béziers Antiques Fair to replenish their stocks with a wide range of antiques and decorative arts from every corner of the continent.
In particular, numerous shipping companies specializing in the transport of antiques and works of art are present on site throughout the fair. These carriers offer a full range of services, including collection, packaging and worldwide shipping of purchases, all at competitive prices and including all customs formalities.
These antique shows are a must-attend experience for professional antique buyers worldwide. They provide a unique venue where a variety of European antiques and fine art can be discovered at the most competitive market prices.
Tori O
10th June 2018 at 19:15What sort of documentation do they require for entry to the “professional” markets? Thanks!