The Rouen Flea Market
January 12 to 14The Puces Rouennaises is THE meeting place for bargain hunters and enthusiasts of all kinds of objects!
Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or a nostalgic collector, you’ll enjoy wandering through the aisles of this unique show. You’ll discover rare and little-known objects, as well as pieces that evoke familiar memories, a special atmosphere, or even the scent of your childhood.
You’ll find everything you’d expect to find in a cabinet of curiosities, including porcelain, earthenware, medicine jars, apothecary bottles, candy dishes of all shapes and sizes, silverware, crockery, postcards and period newspapers, old books and paintings, as well as the toys that marked our childhood, or that of our parents and grandparents. You’ll also find dolls, retro hats, lace, second-hand jewelry, Norman and English wardrobes and sideboards from the 18th century to the present day, and antique trunks.
The Puces Rouennaises are brimming with beautiful pieces, works of art, unusual items and unique, unusual and unexpected collectors’ items that will add a personal touch to your home decor.
For fans of vintage pieces from the 50s and 60s, Normandy Vintage, formerly Back to Vintage, will also be present on Saturday and Sunday.
Admission: €5.50
Salon de l'apprentissage, alternance et des métiers (apprenticeship, work-study and career fair)
February 17The must-attend event for those looking for a work-study program, a school or even a career path!
At the Salon de l’Étudiant, you’ll find out all you need to know about contracts, diplomas and training courses from bac +2 to bac +5. You’ll be able to meet experts in this field, and pick up all the tips you need to find your training and stand out from the crowd of recruiters.
From 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Hall 2 of Rouen’s Parc Expo. Free admission and compulsory registration
Normannia
February 24 to 25Normannia, has been THE Rouen fair dedicated to the medieval and imaginary since 2017, attracting over 15,000 visitors in 2023!
Exhibitors, authors, artists, shows, battles, concerts, taverns… a moment out of time for all audiences.
The program remains the same as the previous edition, with a huge medieval market (over 250 exhibitors), fairy-tale and handicrafts activities, plus a host of surprises!
Admission: 1 day €8, 2 day pass €12
Loisirsland
February 27 to March 10Every year during the school vacations, the Parc des Expositions de Rouen transforms itself into a giant indoor amusement park: 6,000m² of free-access games are available for young and old alike!
Inflatable structures, adventure courses, bubble soccer, wooden games, giant slides, mini golf and a children’s area (from age 3). Family fun and sharing.
Admission: €9 for children and €7 for adults
Jobs in the Seine
March 14 to 15Normandy’s leading job fair, with numerous face-to-face employers offering a wide range of jobs and training opportunities to candidates with or without experience, graduates or otherwise, looking for a job, apprenticeship, career guidance or professional mobility. Interviews, conferences, workshops, guidance… This show is a real goldmine for anyone looking for a job!
Here’s how to get your job or work-linked training:
- I create my profile and submit my CV online on the normandie-emploi.fr platform
- I use the search engine to find the vacancies that match my profile
- Prepare for and request an interview on site or online
Admission is free, registration is free; employment advisors will be on hand to welcome and guide applicants, and there will be a special area for people with disabilities.
Rouen International Fair
March 29 to April 7Make way for the 95th edition of the Foire de Rouen!
All the latest trends in motorhomes, home furnishings, interior and exterior decoration, art from all over the world, local craftsmen, the best local produce… Shopping, catering & entertainment: everything you need to have a wonderful time is on hand.
This year, Italy will be in the spotlight, with an exhibition on Venice, and a host of immersive activities based on Italian culture await you in all the exhibition halls!
Covering almost 40,000 m², the Foire Internationale de Rouen will present the region’s finest shopping and leisure offers, with 350 exhibitors covering a wide range of sectors: home, wine, terroir, restaurants, leisure, well-being, shopping, motorhomes…
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission: €7
Rouen Tattoo Festival
April 26 to 28In 2024, the world of tattooing will be celebrated with over 500 renowned artists from the four corners of the globe, as well as 50 exhibitors!
The concept is simple: the public has the opportunity to meet sought-after tattoo artists from all over the world, and have the tattoo of their dreams drawn at the convention.
The tattoo artists, for their part, have the opportunity to meet other professionals, share their experiences and make contact with the general public, whether already tattooed, novice, curious or passionate. The Rouen Tattoo Festival 2024 offers a unique opportunity to attend shows, artistic performances, exhibitions and many other exciting activities!
Admission: 1 day €16.50 , 3-day pass €32.50
Chibi Rouen
June 15 and 16Chibi Rouen is the place to be for Japanese pop-culture in Normandy.
In all, over 5,000m² of activities for fans of Japanese culture: anime, manga, video games, cosplay, j-pop & k-pop, conferences, workshops, exhibitions, karaoke…
Cooking and calligraphy workshops are open to the public, you can wander the exhibition hall in search of the rare pearl, destroy your vocal chords to the opening of Death Note at karaoke, meet special guests at conferences or book signings…
From €14
Access to Parc Expo de Rouen
Practical informationBy public transport:
Line T4 – Boulingrin to Zénith-Parc Expo in 20/25 minutes.
Lines 27 and 32: Zénith-Parc Expo stop.
Consult bus timetables on the TCAR website: www.reseau-astuce.fr
By bike:
Cycle paths have been laid out throughout Rouen and around the Parc des Expositions in Grand Quevilly.
Map of cycle paths near the Parc des Expositions here
By train :
The Rouen Rive Droite train station is 25 minutes from the Parc des Expositions.
Consult timetables and book your train tickets on the SNCF website.
By car :
46 avenue des Canadiens
76120 LE GRAND QUEVILLY
The Parc des Expositions is located at the southern entrance to Rouen.
Free parking : 4200 spaces