The May 16-17, 2026 weekend opens the high season for bargain hunters in Indre-et-Loire. Touraine packs 8 structuring events into 48 hours, from the Loire Valley to the Chinon area.
Mid-May weather in Touraine usually stays mild. The medieval villages of the south reopen their lanes for the annual flea markets. The 2026 calendar lists at least 15 documented events over these two days.
Saturday or Sunday? May 16 leans on the urban dates in Tours and Amboise. May 17 packs the big village brocantes, with Crissay-sur-Manse leading the way. Here is an 8-stop tour.
Saturday May 16 — between Tours and Amboise
Les Puces de Tours — the bargain hunters' morning
A twice-weekly date on Place de la Victoire. The Puces de Tours brings together around 30 professional dealers every Wednesday and Saturday morning, from 8am to noon.
Old furniture, trinkets, vinyl, china, books: the offer targets urban bargain hunters. Free entry year-round.
What time should you come? Real early birds arrive at 8am sharp to spot fresh pieces. Five minutes on foot, rue Colbert and place Plumereau extend the morning. See the page.
Amboise monthly brocante — across from the royal chateau
Stunning setting on the Quai du Général de Gaulle. The Amboise Monthly Professional Brocante falls on the first Saturday of the month and gathers around 50 dealers.
Who is it for? Fans of antiques, old furniture and art objects. The walk follows the Loire and faces the royal chateau of Amboise. Free entry, run by the City of Amboise. See the page.
Sunday May 17 — the big village day
Foire aux Vieilleries in Crissay-sur-Manse — 120 stalls in a Most Beautiful Village
The Sunday centerpiece. The Foire aux Vieilleries de Crissay-sur-Manse takes over 2 km of lanes in this medieval village listed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France. About 120 private and professional stallholders set up from 8am to 7pm.
Why go? The interest stretches beyond the bargains. The 15th century village, dominated by its keep ruins, turns the fair into a heritage trail. 15 km to the north, Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine and L'Île-Bouchard complete the loop. Free entry. See the page.
Annual brocante in Gizeux — 150 to 200 stalls at the foot of the chateau
Heading northwest. The Annual Brocante de Gizeux gathers 150 to 200 stallholders in the village, near the Renaissance chateau. The event lines up with the village fete.
Stallholder rate slashed: 2 € for 5 metres, no reservation. Snack bar and food on site. The village vibe of northwestern Touraine pulls bargain hunters in from Saumur. See the page.
Bléré brocante and craft market — Printemps des Objets
Different angle. The Brocante and Craft Market in Bléré takes over the centre of this small Cher Valley town with professional dealers and second-hand artisans.
The event celebrates reuse as part of the Printemps des Objets. Who is it for? Bargain hunters with a green twist, mixing classic antiques and upcycling. Free entry. See the page.
Monthly Rabelaisienne brocante in Chinon — 75 stalls along the Vienne
Third Sunday of May for Chinon. The Rabelaisienne Brocante lines up 75 professional stallholders along the Promenade des Docteurs Mattrais, a plane tree alley by the Vienne river.
Worth noting? Antique furniture, faience, decorative objects: an even quality level sought by seasoned bargain hunters from across Centre-Val de Loire. See the page.
30th Pocé-sur-Cisse brocante — 150 stalls between Amboise and Vouvray
Anniversary year. The 30th Brocante de Pocé-sur-Cisse brings around 150 stallholders to the Stade des Laitiers, from 8.30am to 6pm.
Family-friendly format: carousel, duck fishing, trampoline for kids. Snack bar and food on site. The residential village suits long strolls. See the page.
Ballan-Miré twinning garage sale — international solidarity
Opening up the southwestern Tours suburbs. The Ballan-Miré Twinning Committee garage sale, run by Rencontres et Confluences, funds international exchanges and twinning projects.
The vibe speaks to families: large spring garage sale, mixing private sellers and dealers, easygoing atmosphere. See the page.
A few stops worth pushing further
For bargain hunters chasing village finds:
- Brocante de Nouzilly (May 17) — Gâtine tourangelle village, mix of private and professional stalls.
- Vide-grenier de Neuillé-Pont-Pierre (May 17) — village centre in the Gâtinais tourangeau.
- Vide-grenier Gentiana Tours Nord (May 17) — northern Tours, friendly local atmosphere.
