May 2026 — Antique Fair Calendar

All of France comes alive in May! Warmer weather and sunny days throughout the country bring a feeling of reawakening and celebration. Enjoy a terrasse, shop a glorious flower market, or simply walk around and take in all the emerging springtime beauty. The antiquing season is upon us!

There are many large antique fairs to choose from this month— we’ve listed 13! There are several fairs in Normandy, some with over 2,000 dealers, and one in Paris that is always lovely and easy to get to by the Metro. The fairs listed are mostly “professional,” meaning the vendors are dealers of antiques … versus garage sale finds — two of the larger fairs are a mix of individuals and professional dealers.

TFE Insiders Tip: The French Experience has created an informational page on how to read this monthly calendar.