Photo : Maison de la Conversation
The Swap Meet
Refresh your home and closet by swapping items you no longer need for hidden gems discovered by others. It is the perfect opportunity to embrace a circular lifestyle while connecting with your local community over friendly conversation.
Maison de la Conversation (Paris 18th)
About
Join La Trocante at the Maison de la Conversation on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 15:00 to 18:00. Organized by COOP’HUMA, this event promotes circular economy and community connection in the 18th arrondissement. Participants exchange items in good condition—such as clothes, books, and household goods—using a point-based system. This inclusive gathering encourages neighbors and visitors to meet while reducing waste. To participate, you simply need a COOP’HUMA membership, which starts at 1 euro for one month. It is a practical and social way to give a second life to your belongings in a welcoming environment.
COOP’HUMA is organizing a swap meet open to everyone at the Maison de la Conversation.
This initiative is based on the exchange of items between participants using a point system: everyone can bring items in good condition (clothes, books, small everyday objects, etc.) and earn points to choose other items according to their needs and desires.
Participation requires membership to COOP’HUMA, available starting from 1 euro for one month, to ensure accessibility for as many people as possible.
Beyond the material exchange, the swap meet is designed as a moment for meeting and conviviality, promoting social diversity, informal exchanges, and the creation of bonds between neighborhood residents and visitors.
This initiative is part of an approach to reuse and waste reduction, while placing social connection and meeting at the heart of the experience.
📅 Date
Saturday, October 24, 2026
🕒 Hours
3 PM to 6 PM
Price
Free
Animation / Organization
COOP’HUMA
📍 How to get there?
Maison de la Conversation
10-12 rue Maurice Grimaud, 75018 Paris
🚇 Recommended public transport
Metro: lines 4 (Porte de Clignancourt) or 13 (Porte de Saint-Ouen)
Tram: T3B, Angélique Compoint – Porte de Montmartre stop
Bus: lines 60 and 95, René Binet stop
📸 Instagram: @iciconversation
🌐 Website: maisondelaconversation.org
Our take on this event
La Trocante takes place at the Maison de la Conversation on Saturday, October 24, 2026, between 15:00 and 18:00. This COOP’HUMA initiative encourages everyone to trade items they no longer need, such as books, clothing, or daily accessories, to foster sustainable habits and local interaction. By bringing items in good condition, you earn points to select new treasures according to your preferences.
To ensure wide accessibility, participation requires an annual membership to COOP’HUMA, starting from 1 euro for one month. Beyond the material exchange, the event is designed to create a friendly space for informal conversations and community building between local residents and visitors.
The location is at 10 Rue Maurice Grimaud, 75018 Paris. You can easily reach the venue by taking the metro (lines 4 or 13), the T3B tram (Angélique Compoint – Porte de Montmartre station), or the 60 and 95 bus lines (René Binet station). Come along to discover this unique way of sharing and meeting people.
