The weekend of May 16-17, 2026 looks busy for bargain hunters in the Vienne department. Saturday and Sunday, over 20 events appear on the local calendar. The mild Poitevin weather should let visitors browse without an umbrella, from the Loudunais to the Civraisien.
What stands out about this second half of May? Village garage sales pick up again after the May 1 and May 8 long weekends. The medieval squares of Loudun, Chauvigny and Lusignan draw the wanderers. Hamlets in the south of Vienne welcome early-bird hunters from 7am.
Who is this selection for? Loyal farfouille fans as much as casual strollers. Here are 8 stops sorted from the northern Loudunais to the southern Civraisien, to build a full weekend.
Saturday May 16 — the big day
Marcay garage sale and plant fair — 160 stalls near Poitiers
This is the Saturday headliner. The Marcay garage sale and plant fair brings together 160 stalls on route de Celles-l'Evescault, from 8am to 6pm. Walk-in placement, no reservation.
Why go? The dual concept appeals to bargain hunters who also need to fill their spring vegetable garden. The 1-euro per meter rate attracts amateurs from across the South Vienne. Furniture, dishes, clothes and tomato seedlings sit in the same row. See the page.
Loudun monthly antiques fair — professional unpacking
First edition of the 2026 season. The Loudun monthly antiques fair opens on the Place de la Porte de Chinon on May 16. About 20 professionals unpack their stalls from 9am to 6pm.
The interest? No mass-produced trinkets here, but selected antique furniture, porcelain, faience and glassware. A meeting point for serious collectors in the north of Vienne. Parking nearby, free entry. See the page.
Villeneuve garage sale in Lussac-les-Chateaux
Smaller and more rural. The Villeneuve garage sale, in the hamlet of Lussac-les-Chateaux, takes place on Saturday May 16 on the village hall grounds. About 50 stalls, village atmosphere.
Who is it for? Bargain hunters who like authentic small formats. The Montmorillonnais remains one of the calmest corners of Vienne. Snack bar run by volunteers, food on site. See the page.
Sunday May 17 — the busiest day
Curcay-sur-Dive bread and fouee festival — bargains and wood oven
Authentic Loudunais. The Curcay-sur-Dive bread and fouee festival with garage sale returns on May 17. The Amis de Nire association lights up the wood oven from morning.
The programme runs on three axes. Traditional fouee baking, garage sales along the main street, village atmosphere in the Dive valley. You browse, you taste, you linger. See the page.
Loudun (Nire-le-Dolent) bread and fouee festival
Variant just a few kilometers away. The Nire-le-Dolent bread and fouee festival with garage sale, a hamlet on the Loudun-Angers road, is also held on Sunday May 17. Garage sales along Maison Neuve main street, 1 euro per linear meter with vehicle.
What to plan? All day long, bread and fouees baked over wood fire, grilled food and a snack bar. Stallholder registration with the Amis de Nire. A warm format combining local gastronomy and neighborhood bargain hunting. See the page.
Craon garage sale — 80 stalls on Place Saint-Michel
Heading north of the department. The village of Craon hosts its annual garage sale on Sunday May 17 on the Place Saint-Michel. 80 private and professional stalls, doors open to bargain hunters from 8am.
The plus of the day? Free coffee for stallholders from 7am, food on site, snack bar. Authentic rural setting, friendly welcome. See the page.
Monthoiron garage sale — the double weekend
Bonus for hunters available on two Sundays. The Monthoiron garage sale, between Chatellerault and Bonneuil-Matours, runs on May 17 and May 24, 2026. Private and small professional stallholders.
Who is it for? Those who miss May 17 can catch up on May 24. Rural Chatelleraudais setting, snack bar run by volunteers. See the page.
Champigny-en-Rochereau football club garage sale
Off to the Haut-Poitou. The football club of Champigny-en-Rochereau organizes its annual garage sale on Sunday May 17 at the Guy Delhumeau stadium. A family event near Neuville-de-Poitou.
Why this one? Proceeds support local club life. Snack bar and food run by club volunteers, a sporty and friendly mood. See the page.
A few secondary highlights
For bargain hunters happy to drive a bit further:
- Angliers garage sale (April 12 → May 25 cycle) — Loudunais patronal festival run by FC Asm.
- Vouleme garage sale (May 17) — Civraisien village, authentic vibe.
- Bonneuil-Matours monthly flea market — next date late May, Place du Commerce.
