Digital buyer journeys
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Notable exhibitors
Companies exhibiting at Les Puces Rouennaises 2027 include Abesco Fire LLC, Amour de brocante, Antiquités du Domaine des Forges, Antiquités Saint-Christophe and Apy Metal YCK.
- Abesco Fire LLC
- Amour de brocante
- Antiquités du Domaine des Forges
- Antiquités Saint-Christophe
- Apy Metal YCK
Event overview
Overview
Les Puces Rouennaises 2027 is the must-attend event for antique enthusiasts and collectors. Taking place at the Parc des Expositions de Rouen, this fair will feature a wide range of unique items, from vintage furniture to rare collectibles.
The event runs from January 15 to 17, 2027, with a special professional day on January 14. Organised by Rouen Expo Congrès, it promises an immersive experience filled with history and nostalgia.
Les Puces Rouennaises 2027 takes place in Rouen, France.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: Les Puces Rouennaises 2027 runs from January 15 to 17, 2027 at Parc des Expositions de Rouen, France.
- 2Scale and Focus: This event is a premier gathering for antique lovers and collectors, showcasing unique items and collectibles.
- 3Organiser: Hosted by Rouen Expo Congrès, registration details can be found on their official website.
- 4Buyer Authority: The event attracts antique dealers, collectors, and enthusiasts from various backgrounds.
- 5Entry: Tickets will be available online soon, with special access for professionals on January 14.
Why visit
Visitors can explore a vast array of antiques and collectibles, meet expert dealers, and discover unique items that tell a story. The event offers a chance to network with fellow enthusiasts and gain insights into the world of antiques. With a dedicated day for professionals, attendees can also benefit from expert advice and appraisals on their own items.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at Les Puces Rouennaises provides unparalleled visibility to a targeted audience of antique collectors and dealers. Exhibitors can showcase their unique items, connect with potential buyers, and enhance their brand presence in the antiques market. The event is an excellent opportunity to network with industry professionals and gain insights into market trends.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Antiques and brocante collectors hunting 19th and early 20th century furniture, porcelain, mirrors and decorative objects
Vintage fashion and textile buyers looking for French linens, lace, workwear and 1960s-1980s clothing
Retro and mid-century design enthusiasts sourcing 1950s-1970s furniture, lighting and ceramics
Book, print and paper browsers: old novels, comics, postcards, maps, posters and magazines
Vinyl, CD and music memorabilia collectors working through the record stands
Toy, doll, model-railway and die-cast vehicle collectors
Professional brocanteurs, decorators and shop owners restocking from Normandy and the Ile-de-France
Interior stylists and hospitality owners (guesthouses, cafes) buying period decor and tableware
Families and casual bargain hunters, including Sunday visitors drawn by the flat Sunday entry rate
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Brocanteurs and antiquaires selling period furniture, mirrors, clocks and decorative arts
Second-hand and vintage clothing dealers, including vide-dressing and textile specialists
Book and paper traders: second-hand books, comics, postcards, maps and posters
Record and media dealers with vinyl, CDs, DVDs and music memorabilia
Ceramics, faience, glass and tableware specialists, including Norman and Quimper pottery
Jewellery, watch and silverware traders with vintage and costume pieces
Toy, doll, model-railway and die-cast dealers
Furniture restorers, upholsterers and artisans showing repaired or upcycled pieces
House-clearance, depot-vente and lot sellers offering mixed boxes and bulk stock
Normandy country-furniture and farmhouse object specialists
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Antique and vintage furniture: armoires, tables, chairs, commodes, mirrors
Ceramics and porcelain, including French faience and stoneware
Glassware, crystal and table service
Silverware, pewter and metalware
Vintage jewellery, watches and costume accessories
Vintage clothing, linens, lace and household textiles
Books, prints, postcards, maps and ephemera
Vinyl records, CDs, DVDs and music memorabilia
Toys, dolls, model railways and die-cast vehicles
Lighting: lamps, chandeliers, sconces
Art: paintings, drawings, frames and religious objects
Curiosities, militaria, coins and medals
Kitchenware: enamel, copper and vintage utensils
Normandy farmhouse objects, tools and country furniture
Location & Facilities
Venue
Parc des Expositions de Rouen
Avenue des Canadiens, 76120 Le Grand Quevilly, France
Facilities
Parking
Parc des Expositions de Rouen in Rouen typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Parc des Expositions de Rouen in Rouen typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Parc des Expositions de Rouen for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Event days & opening times
DayOpening hours
January 15 to 17, 2027January 15 from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
January 16 from10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
January 17 from10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
General admission
Full price
6.5General admission
Reduced price with proof
5.5General admission
Youth price for ages 12-25
2General admission
Unique price on Sunday
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Who runs the show
Organisers
Rouen Expo Congrès
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Rouen, France
Why it matters
Attending Les Puces Rouennaises 2027 on 2027-01-15 to 2027-01-17 in Rouen lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · EUR
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Midscale
Rouen city centre (Vieux-Marche and cathedral quarter)Best base for restaurants, the old town and Astuce metro or TEOR links towards the Parc des Expositions. Approximate January rates, confirm live availability.
Midscale
Rouen Rive Droite, near Gare de Rouen Rive DroiteConvenient for arrivals by train from Paris Saint-Lazare; a short walk to the city centre. Approximate, confirm live availability.
Budget to midscale
Saint-Sever and Rive Gauche (south bank)Closest side of the city to the Parc des Expositions de Rouen, useful if you plan early starts at the market. Approximate, confirm live availability.
Budget
Parc des Expositions fringe and ring-road chain hotels (south-west Rouen metropolitan area)Practical for drivers and exhibitors unloading stock; limited evening dining within walking distance. Approximate, confirm live availability.
Upscale
Historic centre boutique hotels and hotels particuliersSmall properties in the old town; January is low season but the market weekend books out early. Approximate, confirm live availability.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
taxi
Estimated costEUR 35-85 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
Best forParis Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Parc des Expositions de Rouen
taxi
Estimated costEUR 35-85 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
Best forParis Orly Airport (ORY) to Parc des Expositions de Rouen
taxi
Estimated costEUR 35-85 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
Best forRennes Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Parc des Expositions de Rouen
taxi
Estimated costEUR 35-85 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
Best forBeauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) to Parc des Expositions de Rouen
taxi
Estimated costEUR 35-85 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
Best forRouen Vallee de Seine Airport (URO) to Parc des Expositions de Rouen
Weather
January in Rouen and wider Normandy is cold and damp. Typical daytime temperatures sit around 5-8 C with overnight lows of about 1-3 C, frequent overcast skies and drizzle, and occasional frost or light snow. Daylight is short, roughly 8.5-9 hours, so plan around dark afternoons. The market itself is held indoors in the halls of the Parc des Expositions de Rouen, but queues, car parks and any walking between halls are outdoors: bring a waterproof jacket, warm layers and shoes that cope with wet ground. These are climatological averages for Rouen, so confirm the forecast shortly before travel.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
EU roaming may apply for EU SIMs; local prepaid SIM and eSIM options are widely available - confirm venue Wi‑Fi with the organiser.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Greeting and bargaining
Open with a simple 'Bonjour' before asking about an object. Polite bargaining is normal at a brocante, and asking for a bundle price on several items is usually welcomed; aggressive haggling is not.
Cash and payment
Many individual brocanteurs work in cash, especially at lower price points. Carry euros in small notes and ask before assuming a seller accepts cards.
Timing the market
Dealers and serious collectors arrive at opening on the first morning. Sunday is often the quieter session and carries the flat EUR 4 entry rate, with sellers more open to offers late in the day.
Second-hand etiquette
Ask before handling fragile ceramics, glass or framed art, and expect pieces to be sold in used condition unless the seller says otherwise. Condition questions in French or English are both accepted.
Language
French is the working language of the stalls. A few phrases help, and many dealers will switch to English for straightforward transactions and price questions.
Local food and drink
Norman specialities dominate locally: cider, Camembert, cream-based dishes and seafood from the Channel coast. Rouen city centre has a dense restaurant quarter near the old town, a short trip from the venue.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Rouen; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Rouen; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Parc des Expositions de Rouen: Rouen city centre (Vieux-Marche and cathedral quarter): Rouen city centre (Vieux-Marche and cathedral quarter); Rouen Rive Droite, near Gare de Rouen Rive Droite: Rouen Rive Droite, near Gare de Rouen Rive Droite; Saint-Sever and Rive Gauche (south bank): Saint-Sever and Rive Gauche (south bank).
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Rouen; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Rouen's public transport is operated under the Astuce brand and combines metro, TEOR rapid bus and local bus lines. From Rouen city centre and Gare de Rouen Rive Droite, metro and TEOR services run towards the south-west of the metropolitan area where the Parc des Expositions de Rouen is located. Expect roughly EUR 1.80-2.00 for a single journey, with day and 24-hour passes also sold; confirm live fares and routes with the Astuce network before travelling. Trains from Paris Gare Saint-Lazare reach Rouen Rive Droite in about 1h15, which makes a same-day trip feasible. Taxis and ride-hailing are available in Rouen for the final leg or for carrying bulky purchases, and metered fares apply.
Parking: On-site parking is available at Parc des Expositions de Rouen; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: January 2027
Temperature: January in Rouen: typical daytime highs of about 5-8 C and overnight lows of about 1-3 C, with frost on some mornings. These are climatological averages for Normandy; check the forecast before travel.
Seasonality: January is one of the greyer, damper months in Normandy, with frequent drizzle and overcast days rather than sustained heavy rain. Snow is rare but can occur. The market halls at the Parc des Expositions are indoors, though large exhibition spaces can feel cool, so plan warm layers, a waterproof jacket and footwear suited to wet ground for queues and car parks.
Packing: January 2027
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Les Puces Rouennaises 2027 usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
T-1
T-14: Confirm the January 2027 opening days and hall hours on pucesrouennaises.com, as they can differ from the previous edition.
T-2
T-14: Book accommodation in Rouen city centre or on the south-west side of the metropolitan area; the closest hotels fill on the market weekend.
T-3
T-10: Check flights into Paris CDG or ORY and the onward SNCF connection from Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive Droite.
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T-10: If you plan to buy furniture, arrange transport in advance (van hire or a man-and-van service), since brocante sellers rarely ship.
T-5
T-7: Set a budget and draw euros in cash; many individual stalls do not take cards.
T-6
T-7: Download the Astuce network map to plan metro, TEOR and bus routes to the Parc des Expositions.
T-7
T-3: Check the Normandy forecast; January is cold and damp, so pack warm layers and waterproof footwear for outdoor queues.
T-8
T-3: Confirm your admission category (full, reduced, youth 12-25, or the flat Sunday rate) and carry proof for the reduced rate.
T-9
T-1: Plan to arrive at opening on the first morning, when the strongest pieces move fastest.
T-10
Day of: Take a tote or folding trolley plus bubble wrap or newspaper for ceramics, glass and framed prints.
T-11
Day of: Note your return train or flight time before starting a second sweep of the halls.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Parc des Expositions de Rouen
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Les Puces Rouennaises 2027 registration concourse
Parc des Expositions de Rouen
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Parc des Expositions de Rouen
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights€190.00
- Per diem × 2€150.00
Estimated total€340.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Cost reference
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
visitor_ticket
visitor · General admission
EUR 6.5 / per person
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| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
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| visitor_ticket | visitor | General admission | EUR 6.5 / per person | organiser_published |
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Les Puces Rouennaises 2027 fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus aligns with the official product themes.
Best for
Buyers, researchers, and delegates evaluating the programme and networking value.
Min. budget
$400.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration and travel.
Risks
Limited session times published - confirm agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a clear lead-generation or launch goal for this market.
Best for
Suppliers and brands seeking qualified meetings with the event audience.
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, and marketing prep.
Risks
Booth pricing not published in captured sources - confirm with organiser.
skip
Programme, audience, or commercial goals do not match your plan.
Best for
Teams whose category or region fit is weak this edition.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
No major risks listed.
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FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
What is Les Puces Rouennaises and where is it held?
It is a large indoor brocante and flea market staged at the Parc des Expositions de Rouen, on the south-west side of the Rouen metropolitan area in Normandy. Sellers are a mix of professional brocanteurs and specialist dealers.
When does the January 2027 edition take place and what are the opening hours?
The edition is scheduled for January 2027 at the Parc des Expositions de Rouen. Exact opening days and daily hall hours are published by the organiser, so check pucesrouennaises.com before you book travel.
How much is admission to Les Puces Rouennaises?
Published rates are EUR 6.50 full price, EUR 5.50 reduced with proof, EUR 2 for visitors aged 12 to 25, and a single EUR 4 rate on the Sunday. Confirm the current rates and payment methods on the organiser site before travelling.
How do I get to the Parc des Expositions de Rouen by public transport?
Rouen's network runs under the Astuce brand, with metro, TEOR rapid bus and local bus lines linking the city centre and Gare de Rouen Rive Droite to the south-west of the metropolitan area where the venue sits. A single journey costs roughly EUR 1.80-2.00, with day passes also sold. Confirm current stops, timetables and fares with the Astuce network.
Can I reach Rouen from Paris by train?
Yes. Trains from Paris Gare Saint-Lazare reach Rouen Rive Droite in roughly 1 hour 15 minutes, which makes a day trip possible, though an overnight stay is easier if you plan to shop for bulky pieces.
Is there parking at the venue?
On-site parking is available at the Parc des Expositions de Rouen. Car parks fill quickly on opening mornings of a large brocante, so arrive early and confirm current parking charges with the venue or organiser.
What kinds of objects are sold?
Expect antique and vintage furniture, ceramics and faience, glassware, silver, vintage clothing and linens, books and prints, vinyl records, jewelry, toys, militaria, coins and Normandy farmhouse objects.
Can I pay by card at the stalls?
Many individual brocanteurs work in cash, especially for low-value items, while some larger stands accept cards. Carry euros in small notes and ask each seller before assuming card payment.
How do I book a stand as an exhibitor?
Stand sales, hall allocation and exhibitor conditions are handled directly by the organiser. Use the contact details published on pucesrouennaises.com to ask about availability, stand size and any documents required for second-hand sales.
Is the market indoors and suitable for a rainy January day?
The market takes place in the exhibition halls of the Parc des Expositions de Rouen, so the shopping area is indoors. Queues and car parks are outdoors, so bring a waterproof jacket and warm layers.
How long should I allow for a visit?
With hundreds of stands across furniture, textiles, books, records and collectibles, most visitors spend at least half a day and collectors often return for a second day. Sunday is the flat-rate entry day and often the quieter, bargain-focused session.
Glossary
- Brocante
- A French market or shop selling second-hand and antique objects. Les Puces Rouennaises is a large indoor brocante staged at the Parc des Expositions de Rouen.
- Puces
- Literally 'fleas', the traditional French name for a flea market, usually a large organised market with many professional sellers.
- Brocanteur / marchand
- A professional dealer who buys and resells old objects, registered in France as a trader in second-hand movable goods.
- Chiner
- French verb meaning to hunt for second-hand finds; a chineur is a habitual brocante shopper.
- Antiquaire
- A dealer specialising in older, higher-value pieces, subject to stricter trade rules than a general brocanteur.
- Objet de chine / bibelot
- Small decorative second-hand objects and curiosities, usually the lowest price category at a brocante.
- Lot
- A group of objects sold together at a single price; common late in the market when dealers bundle unsold stock.
- Depot-vente
- A consignment shop that sells items on behalf of their owners for a commission.
- Etat d'usage
- French condition grading meaning 'used condition', with wear consistent with age rather than restored or mint.
- Vide-grenier
- A local 'empty attic' sale, smaller and more community-based than a brocante; the two are often confused.
- Exposant
- An exhibitor or stallholder; stand registration and allocation at Les Puces Rouennaises are handled by the organiser.
- Entree
- Admission. Les Puces Rouennaises is ticketed, with full, reduced and youth rates plus a flat Sunday rate.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- Les Puces Rouennaises 2027
- Antiques fair in Rouen
- Collectibles show France
- Brocante Rouen 2027
- Flea market Rouen
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