AS Bessay Corpe Football Flea Market

AS Bessay Corpe Football flea market

Bessay is a rural commune of about 700 in southern Vendée, between Luçon and Sainte-Hermine. With Corpe (1,000 inhabitants, neighbour), it shares its football club: AS Bessay Corpe Football, letting both youngsters and adults play in a friendly setting. To fund equipment, travel for competition and coaching, the club regularly runs a flea market.

New 2026 edition expected per annual rhythm (exact dates TBC with club). Football-club flea markets in small Vendée communes are a well-rooted tradition: gathering supporters, publicising the club, raising funds.

A solidarity event

Joining supports local amateur football directly. Bar takings, exhibitor fees and sometimes food proceeds go to the club. A nice way to blend hunting passion and community involvement.

What to find

• Bric-a-brac from locals
• Crockery, trinkets, linen
• Books, comics, records
• Toys, games, children's items
• Clothes, shoes, accessories
• Sports gear (sometimes second-hand football kit)
• Small furniture and decor

Bessay and Corpe, neighbouring communes

Both southern-Vendée communes, 10 min from Luçon, share several facilities and associations in an intercommunal spirit. Bessay (postcode 85320) and Corpe (same postcode) are both peaceful rural villages with churches, basic shops and active community. Marais Poitevin 30 min south-east.

Nearby

Luçon cathedral (10 min); Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits (15 min); Sainte-Hermine (15 min); Mareuil-sur-Lay-Dissais (10 min); L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer (25 min); Marais Poitevin (Maillezais, 30 min).

Tips

Arrive early; support the club at the bar; chat with volunteers — often football fans; extend to Luçon (cathedral, Dumaine garden).