Formerly known as the “Scrap and Ham Fair”, the Foire de Chatou has come a long way to become the largest second-hand and antiques fair in France.
Installed on the island of the Impressionists since 1970, it has now become the unmissable meeting place for all merchants, who acclaim the biannual event (in March and September) for its festive and good-natured atmosphere, but also for the quality objects found there.
Recorded since the Middle Ages in Paris, the Foire de Chatou is now fully part of the European and international market, and it is not uncommon to come across decorators from the United States and Japan, as well as many French prescribers, such as interior designers.
On-demand authentication certificates
It is recognized for the variety of its merchandise offer but also for its seriousness according to an objective criterion of quality, as evidenced by the presence on site throughout the event of certified experts who authenticate the objects present on the stands of the fair and carry out on-demand authentication certificates.
It is also an opportunity to meet and discuss with merchants.
These antique dealers and second-hand goods dealers who embody the living treasures of French heritage.
In a post-Covid context where other shows are shrinking, forcing some participants to slow down their activity and keep only Chatou as an unmissable event with an audience of amateurs and seasoned buyers.
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The 103rd edition, organized by the SNCAO-GA (National Union of Antique Trade, Second-Hand Art Galleries), is already expecting 300 exhibitors, ready to share their finds with some 30,000 visitors on 21,000 m2 of exhibition space.
From September 23 to October 2, shop for everything in Chatou!
From 1950s furniture to sacred paintings from the 17th century, from a fountain pen from the 1960s to a Chinese statuette, passing through rare books to a branded handbag.
Chatou is the meeting place for favourites, timeless exchanges with passionate and fascinating merchants.
Collectors, Sunday bargain hunters and onlookers of all ages are expected on the island of the Impressionists at the start of autumn.
Why don't we meet there to make some great discoveries?
