History and Tradition of the Grande Réderie d'Amiens
As an international event, the Grande Réderie d’Amiens perpetuates a long-standing and unique cultural and festive tradition.
What started as a good as new shop in 1909, typical of any jumble sales, has been expanding over the years without altering its character.
Today, 700 professionals out of 2000, mainly English and Belgian, are among the exhibitors. While the gradual professionalization of the rederie guarantees the quality of the goods, the presence of private individuals allows everyone to buy the item of their dreams.
From rare to iconic and authentic historical items, every enthusiast will find something special.
There is just one rule: no new items!
A piece of history :
Founded by the Romans in the 1st century B.C., Samarobriva, which became Amiens in the 4th century, became famous in the 12th century for its spinning mills and mastery of weaving and printing floral fabrics.
Amiens’ fabrics were exported all over Europe. The city has preserved the memory of the spinning mills in its architecture and some buildings, including the Place au Fil embellished with its Belfry. The Belfry is the symbol of the Association des commerçants du quartier des Halles (Traders’ Association of the Halles neighbourhood) which initiated the event, and rings out in the very centre of the flea market.
The Association Bleu de Cocagne also promotes the textile innovations of Amiens in its repository of expertise.
Seek, and you shall find...
an exceptional and historical setting. The little Venice of the North, with its several canals and hortillonnages (300 hectares of floating gardens), offers a cultural and architectural heritage that is worth a visit. The réderie itself stretches over a distance of about 15 kilometres.