Sunday May 17, 2026 holds every Mayenne event. Seven flea markets, the same day. Why target Mayenne? Because Montigné-le-Brillant lines up 700 stalls 10 km from Laval.
Mayenne does not play urban. No permanent flea market in Laval. The strength of the department lies in rural associations: parent groups, festival committees, sports clubs.
For bargain hunters from Rennes, Le Mans or Angers, the tour is varied. From village giant to ping-pong club, seven formats coexist.
The heavyweight: Montigné-le-Brillant
Le Plus Grand Vide-Grenier de la Mayenne - 700 stalls
This is the bargain hunters' event of the day. The Plus Grand Vide-Grenier de la Mayenne gathers 700 private stallholders on May 17. The ASLM runs it. The deployment runs over several km through village streets.
Who is it for? Seasoned bargain hunters who love rummaging. The amateur-to-pro ratio leans toward family garage sales. Furniture, crockery and vintage toys dominate stalls.
How long to plan? The walk takes 3 to 4 hours to see it all. Good shoes and sturdy bag are a must. Montigné is 10 minutes from Laval. See the page.
The trusted association events
Vide-Grenier et Foire de Saint-Ellier-du-Maine - 240 stalls
On May 17 in Saint-Ellier-du-Maine, the fair pairs garage sale and rural tradition. 240 stalls take the village. The town sits on the Ille-et-Vilaine border.
What to eat? Bone-in ham grilled on site. Bargain hunting in the morning. Lunch on the benches. Shopping in the afternoon. Plan 1 hour drive from Laval or Fougères. See the page.
14th Vide-Grenier Ping Pong de Ruillé-Froid-Fonds - 75 stalls
The table tennis club of Ruillé-Froid-Fonds has run this event for 14 editions. 75 stalls expected on May 17 in this Meslay-Grez village.
Who is it for? Bargain hunters who hate crowds. Intimate format, club atmosphere. Profits fund the sports season. See the page.
Braderie Bric-à-Brac d'Évron - 300 stalls at the foot of the basilica
The Braderie Bric-à-Brac d'Évron brings together 300 stalls on May 17. The town hall runs it. Two editions per year: May then July.
What to see beyond the stands? The Notre-Dame d'Évron basilica, an 11th-century Romanesque gem, serves as the backdrop. The carillon rings every hour. Heritage visit possible alongside the bargain hunting. See the page.
Vide-Grenier Les Perreyeurs Mayennais de Renazé - bargain hunting at the Slate Museum
A rare setting in the southwest. The Renazé garage sale takes place on the grounds of the Musée de l'Ardoise. The Perreyeurs Mayennais run it.
Why this stop? Renazé was the slate capital of Mayenne. The old quarry pits and buildings give a unique color. The museum tells 200 years of working-class history. The visit is worth the trip. See the page.
