Once a month since 2001, more than 150 stallholders set up their stalls to sell their wares at Les Puces de Quintaou in the Basque Country, halfway between Bayonne and Biarritz. Exhibitors range from consummate antiques professionals to private individuals who have recently cleared out their attics, so there really is something for everyone at this flea market! Held near the town hall on the Quintaou esplanade in Anglet, this flea market is not to be missed when visiting the town on a market weekend, as bargain hunters flock here every month.
The vendors at Les Puces de Quintaou are well organised and divided into two separate areas; one for professionals selling antiques from all over the South West of France, and another for private individuals selling second-hand goods. This means that serious collectors know exactly where to go first thing in the morning, and the more casual shopper can take a more relaxed stroll around the whole area. Many of the professional dealers can be found here month after month, and there seems to be nothing they don't know about their specialities.
With such a variety of vendors at Les Puces de Quintaou, there is obviously a wide range of items for sale. The area for private sellers offers everything from household appliances and second-hand clothes to toys and DVDs. The antique and vintage section features period furniture, household linen, ceramics, silverware, crockery, old books, historic postcards, antique jewellery and many other curiosities from the 20th century.
The Puces de Quintaou is free to browse and easy to find with plenty of free parking. The market is partly covered, so there is no need to check the weather forecast before planning a visit. Inside the covered area there are toilets and stalls where weary shoppers can stop for refreshments. There is really no excuse not to spend the whole day at Les Puces de Quintaou.
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