The weekend of May 16-17, 2026 looks dense for bargain hunters in Loir-et-Cher. The department covers 3 distinct areas: Vendomois, Loire Valley and Sologne. The 2026 calendar shows over 8 flea markets this Sunday, not counting the monthly fixtures.
Mid-May weather brings late spring to the valley. Sologne villages shake off their winter torpor. Why come and hunt here? The rural towns of the 41 still hide prices from before the Parisian boom.
Lestiou, Suevres, Villeny, Dhuizon, Saint-Bohaire, Sainte-Anne, Cellettes, Langon-sur-Cher: 8 villages, 8 vibes. Here are the must-see events between Beaugency and Selles-sur-Cher.
Sunday May 17 — the village garage sales
Brocante antiquites de Suevres — 100 stalls facing the community hall
This is the heavyweight of the Sunday. The Suevres antiques flea market brings up to 100 stallholders to the field facing the Maison des Associations, rue de la Republique. This spring event draws bargain hunters and antique dealers.
Who is this event for? Lovers of vintage and Loire Valley odds and ends. Suevres remains a heritage village, 12 km from Blois, on the royal road between the Loire and Boulogne forest. Mixed format pros and amateurs. See the page.
Brocante annuelle de Lestiou — bargain hunting beside the Loire
The Lestiou annual flea market takes place each May in this small Loire village, between Beaugency and Mer. Stallholders settle in the village centre for a day a stone's throw from the river.
The interest goes beyond the bargains. Lestiou counts fewer than 250 residents. The vibe stays 100 percent rural, without the crowds of big city events. Pair it with a riverside stroll by late morning. See the page.
Brocante vide-grenier de Villeny — 7am start in the heart of Sologne
The Villeny garage sale takes place at the heart of the village, from 7am. This little Sologne hamlet sits between Lamotte-Beuvron and Romorantin-Lanthenay, deep in hunting and pond country.
How does it work? Snack bar, food and parking on site. The village atmosphere stays intact. Private stallholders dominate the lineup. A good warm-up for stress-free first buys. See the page.
Brocante vide-greniers de Dhuizon — 50 stalls run by CLAP
The Dhuizon garage sale is organised every May by the CLAP association in the village. Around 50 private stallholders take over the streets of this Sologne village.
What stands out? The family vibe and free entry for visitors. Dhuizon counts 1,250 residents in the heart of Sologne. The village touches the Boulogne state forest. See the page.
Brocante vide-greniers de Saint-Bohaire — saving the church
The Saint-Bohaire garage sale is run each spring by the Church Preservation Association. The village sits a few kilometres north of Blois.
The charity angle? Funds raised pay for the restoration and upkeep of local religious heritage. A move that speaks to bargain hunters with a cause in mind. 15 minutes by car from Blois. See the page.
Brocante de Sainte-Anne — at the heart of rural Vendomois
The Sainte-Anne garage sale takes place each spring in this small village between Vendome and Blois. Snack bar and food on site, in a friendly village atmosphere.
Sainte-Anne remains a rural town in Loir-et-Cher, 30 km from Vendome. The country setting fits a calm day. No crowds, no Parisian pros lying in wait. See the page.
Vide-grenier de Cellettes — 6am-5pm next to the campsite
The Cellettes garage sale runs twice a year, in spring and autumn, on the former football pitch beside the campsite, rue du Conon. Open from 6am to 5pm.
The stall fee is gentle: 8 € for 5 metres. Cellettes counts 4,100 residents 10 km south of Blois, on the road to the Cheverny chateau. Private format, family vibe. See the page.
Vide-grenier de Langon-sur-Cher — 830 residents in bargain mode
The Langon-sur-Cher village garage sale takes place each May in this Sologne village of 830 residents. Stallholders set up in the streets of the centre.
The setting? Sologne forests and ponds all around. A favourite among locals from the Romorantin-Saint-Aignan area. 100 percent private format, no inflated prices. See the page.
All year round — the monthly fixtures to know
Brocante mensuelle Brokaselles a Selles-sur-Cher
The Brokaselles flea market takes place every month on Place Charles de Gaulle in Selles-sur-Cher. Between 50 and 100 stallholders from 5:30am to 5:30pm. The May 2026 edition falls on Sunday 17.
The 2 € per linear meter rate attracts private sellers from the Cher Valley. Food and drinks on site. It is one of the busiest events in the south of the department. See the page.
Brocante mensuelle du Mail Pierre Sudreau in Blois — pros only
The Mail Pierre Sudreau flea market takes place each second Sunday, from April to December. Shaded promenade beside the Loire between the Jacques Gabriel bridge and the police station. The May 2026 edition falls on Sunday 10.
Strictly pro format: 50 to 100 dealers and antique sellers. New items banned. The selection is sharper than a typical garage sale. Stall fee: 5.20 € per linear meter (minimum 5 ml). See the page.
