Brocantes are very popular in France. They are markets with a vintage feel where you will find vintage tools, antique furniture, glassware and china, pictures, books, vintage clothes, stuffed animals ... the list goes on...as long as its old it has a place at the brocante. The word brocante comes from the verb brocanter ("to deal in second-hand goods") and you will find brocante markets throughout France and they are now becoming popular in the UK.