APEL Sainte-Marie Le Fenouiller Flea Market

A school flea market at Stade des Barrières

APEL of Sainte-Marie school in Le Fenouiller holds its annual flea market Sunday 24 May 2026, 9am-5pm, at Stade des Barrières, rue de la Tucasserie. 3 m × 3 m pitches at €10, sellers set up from 6:30am. Volunteer-run refreshments on site.

Strategically placed just before the Ascension long weekend and early tourist season, drawing locals and holidaymakers from nearby resorts (Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, Saint-Jean-de-Monts). Like all school flea markets, profits fund school activities and educational projects.

What to find

• Adult and children's clothes
• Toys, games, baby gear
• Decor items
• Books, comics, records
• Small furniture
• Accessories, trinkets
• Sports and leisure items

Le Fenouiller, Pays de Saint-Gilles commune

About 4,200 inhabitants, Nord-Vendée, 4 km east of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. In Pays de Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie area. Inland but minutes from the coast - quiet rural setting near the Côte de Lumière.

Saint-Brice church, lavoir, beautiful farms. A quieter, more affordable alternative to nearby resorts, yet 10 min from beaches. Sainte-Marie private Catholic school is a local pillar.

Tips

Arrive at 9am for best finds. APEL-run refreshments for a friendly break. Extend with Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie nearby (4 km): fishing port, beaches, Remblai walk. Or discover rural Pays de Saint-Gilles villages.