Brocante d'Issancourt-et-Rumel

The May flea market in Issancourt-et-Rumel

The commune of Issancourt-et-Rumel, in the arrondissement of Charleville-Mézières, hosts its annual flea market every May. This outdoor event, organized by local associations, brings together exhibitors and visitors for a friendly day at the start of the Ardennes spring season.

Issancourt-et-Rumel: an Ardennes village between town and country

Issancourt-et-Rumel is a commune that carries in its name the union of two hamlets - Issancourt and Rumel - characteristic of the many communal mergers that have shaped the Ardennes administrative landscape. Located on the outskirts of the Charleville-Mézières conurbation, the village benefits from a semi-rural, semi-peri-urban environment, with preserved natural areas nearby.

This geographical position ensures a large pool of potential visitors, with residents of Charleville-Mézières and the Carolomacerian conurbation being easily accessible.

A human-sized village flea market

The Issancourt-et-Rumel flea market is a human-sized event, reflecting the local associative fabric. Private and professional exhibitors offer:

• Second-hand furniture: tables, chairs, sideboards, wardrobes
• Tableware and table arts: earthenware, glassware, old sets
• Collector's items: trinkets, figurines, tea boxes
• Books and old press
• Second-hand clothing and accessories
• Second-hand toys and games
• DIY and gardening tools

May in the Ardennes: festivals and discoveries

The month of May is rich in events in the Ardennes. The May bank holidays (May 1st, May 8th, Ascension) multiply opportunities for outings with family or friends. The Issancourt-et-Rumel flea market is part of this festive context, offering a pleasant outdoor activity for the whole family in the Charleville-Mézières region.

A dynamic local associative fabric

The organization of the flea market testifies to the associative dynamism of the commune. Local associations in Issancourt-et-Rumel contribute to the animation of the territory and the social cohesion of the inhabitants, in the tradition of Ardennes rural communes which organize unifying events throughout the year.