Ollières Festival Committee Toy Fair

Ollières's annual toy fair

Ollières is a small Var inland village between Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume and Saint-Zacharie, in the Sainte-Baume area. Its festival committee runs an autumn toy fair that has become a traditional rendezvous. 2025 edition: 17 November to 12 December 2025 — more a prolonged exhibition-sale than a single day event.

This extended format is unusual: families can visit whenever they want over several weeks, no fixed-date pressure, ideal for Christmas preparation.

What to find

• Second-hand toys in good condition
• Board games, puzzles, learning toys
• Children's books and picture books
• Costumes, creative accessories
• Baby items
• Kids sports and outdoor gear

Local and solidarity-based

A fine example of community dynamism in a very small village: the festival committee and town hall work together, blending social ties, family support and eco-responsibility. Giving toys a second life cuts waste and helps local kids prepare for Christmas on a budget.

Venue

Depending on the year, the fair is held in Ollières's village hall or on Place du Général du Muy. Both offer indoor cover (essential in Nov-Dec) and central access.

Ollières, a discreet Var village

A small commune of a few hundred inhabitants, authentic and preserved. It maintains active community life despite modest size — a fine example of Provençal rural resilience. Beautiful church, basic shops.

Access

From Saint-Maximin via D56 (20 min) or Saint-Zacharie via D56. Info: town hall +33 4 94 78 02 33. ollieres-83.com regularly updated.

Extending the visit

Sainte-Baume nearby: Mary Magdalene's grotto at Plan-d'Aups, protected forest, Saint-Pilon pass. Saint-Maximin (Basilica) and Saint-Zacharie complete the day.