Autumn Braderie - La Roche-sur-Yon

Yon's back-to-school braderie

La Roche-sur-Yon has two major annual braderies by Les Vitrines: Spring (March) and Back-to-School (September). This one marks the return to commercial life after summer. 2024: three days, 6-8 September. 2026 expected September 2026.

A three-day braderie

Unlike the two-day Spring Braderie, the back-to-school edition runs three days, reaching more customers and letting buyers linger. Attractive destocking prices on end-of-summer collections.

What you will find

• Summer clothes and shoes destocked
• End-of-season spring-summer collections
• Home items, decor
• Books, stationery, gifts
• Shoes, leather, jewellery
• Perfumes, cosmetics
• Sport, leisure

A city-centre highlight

Beyond bargains, a real urban event. Animates the streets and draws residents plus neighbours coming for discounts. Les Vitrines create festive atmosphere with music or demonstrations.

La Roche-sur-Yon, active prefecture

About 55,000 inhabitants. Unique Napoleonic star plan. Place Napoléon with equestrian statue of the Emperor. City concentrates commerce, culture, administration.

Around

Halles, theatre, museum, stud farm, Moulin-Papon lake. Vendéspace, Puy du Fou (30 min), coast (30-40 min).