The May 16-17 2026 weekend looks dense for Vaucluse bargain hunters. Over 22 events are scheduled across two days. The Provençal farfouille season is in full swing.
Weather-wise, the mistral wind sometimes blows hard in May. The shaded terraces of Avignon and Carpentras remain a good fallback. The calendar mixes weekly permanents and one-off events.
For early birds, markets open from 5:30am. For wanderers, the atmosphere stays pleasant until 2pm. Here is an 8-stop tour, from the Pays d'Avignon to the Haut-Vaucluse via the Comtat Venaissin.
Saturday May 16 — the literary and Provençal day
Avignon book brocante fair — 0.50 € per book
The most original event of the weekend. The Avignon book brocante fair offers novels, essays, comic books and vinyl records at the single price of 0.50 € per piece. A clearance designed for bibliophiles, students and families.
Why go? Refresh your home library for a few euros. CDs and children's books complete the stock. See the page.
Sarrians campsite garage sale — bargains at the foot of Mont Ventoux
Holiday vibe for spring bargain hunters. The Sarrians campsite garage sale opens its lanes from 8am on May 16. You hunt under pine trees, in the heart of AOC Ventoux vineyards in the Comtat Venaissin.
Which crowd? Families already on site, holidaymakers heading to the Dentelles de Montmirail. Stallholder registration directly with the campsite. See the page.
Grand Marché aux Puces de Bonpas — the Avignon weekly
The Saturday morning ritual in Avignon. The Bonpas flea market sets up on route de Marseille, on the edge of Montfavet. Stallholders open from 5:30am, market in full swing until 2pm.
On offer: furniture, china, vintage clothing, vinyl, tools. The 15 € per vehicle stallholder rate draws amateurs. Provençal vibe, big crowd from 7am. See the page.
Sunday May 17 — the busiest day
Giant CAP Entraigues garage sale — the south Vaucluse highlight
The Sunday heavyweight. The giant CAP Entraigues garage sale takes over the Entraigues-sur-la-Sorgue town centre. Stands of 4 x 2.5 m at 12 €, bookings on 06 25 05 16 35.
For bargain hunters, it is one of the major spring events of the Avignon area. Free entry, family vibe, easy access from the A7. See the page.
Cadenet Vide ses Greniers — the whole village joins in
Heading south to the Luberon. Cadenet Vide ses Greniers mobilises the entire town from 8am to 5pm. Stalls stretch from Cours Voltaire to the side streets.
The plus of the day? The vibe of a village that fully plays the game. Cadenet is famous for its tambourine player and its fountain. You hunt, you eat on a terrace, you wander. See the page.
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Sunday brocante market — Europe's third antiques hub
For serious lovers. The L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue brocante market brings together dozens of professional antique dealers on avenue des 4 Otages. 17th-20th century furniture, paintings, porcelain, silverware.
Why this rank? L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is the third antiques hub in Europe, after London and Saint-Ouen. Open from 9am to 6pm. See the page.
Vide-Grenier Brocante Velleron Événements — Comtat fixture
Place du Marché Agricole, in the heart of Velleron. The Velleron Événements garage sale brings together about thirty stallholders on May 17. Family bric-a-brac, classic brocante, Provençal vibe.
The smart move: combine with the famous evening farmers' market, which starts at 6pm in season. See the page.
Vide-Grenier Contre-Allée Jean Bouin in Le Thor — town centre style
In Le Thor, in the Sorgues valley. The Jean Bouin side road turns into a vast garage sale on May 17. Reserved for individuals: toys, clothes, furniture, knick-knacks.
Quiet setting, walking distance from the centre. A classic spring edition on the Comtat bargain hunter calendar. See the page.
Also worth a stop
For those who want to extend or diversify the bargain hunting:
- Mornas Flea Market (May 16-17) — up to 200 stalls at the foot of the medieval fortress, 1000-space car park.
- Grand Marché aux Puces de l'Hippodrome de Roberty (May 17) at Le Pontet — one of the largest weeklies in Vaucluse, from 5:30am.
- Marché aux Puces de Jonquières (May 17) — 100 to 200 stalls at the heart of Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyards.
- Grande Brocante du Parking des Platanes in Carpentras (May 17) — 180 professional stallholders, allées Jean Jaurès.
