Vivonne Ascension Brocante (ADEV)
The great Ascension Thursday brocante with 300 sellers
About Vivonne Ascension Brocante
ADEV holds Vivonne's great brocante on every Ascension Thursday, with 300 sellers spread through the village centre. 2026 edition: Thursday 14 May. A major event in the southern Poitiers urban area, at the confluence of the Clain, Vonne and Palais rivers. Bookings from 1 February.
A major Vienne spring rendezvous
Vivonne's Ascension-Thursday brocante has been one of the biggest chining events in Vienne for years. Run by the ADEV traders' association, it gathers up to 300 sellers in the village centre for a 10-hour day. 2026: Thursday 14 May, Ascension holiday perfect for family chining.
300 sellers, outstanding choice
Plays with major regional events. Typical mix: private attic-clearers, professional brocanteurs, craftspeople, collectors.
- Old, rustic, Art Déco, vintage furniture
- Crockery, porcelain, earthenware, glassware
- Lamps, paintings, prints
- Silverware, clocks, antique jewellery
- Old books, comics, vinyls, postcards
- Vintage clothes, old textiles
- Old toys, dolls, models
- Tools, farm items, ironwork
- Advertising, curiosities, coins
Town centre takeover
Pedestrian streets, squares, shop fronts. Mix of chining, town-centre friendliness, open regular shops. Cafés and restaurants very busy.
ADEV organisation and bookings
ADEV is Vivonne's traders' association, historic organiser. Seller bookings open 1 February for the May edition. Pros often return to the same pitch.
Vivonne, three rivers confluence
C. 3,500 inhabitants, 20 km south of Poitiers, confluence of Clain, Vonne, Palais. Historic trading hub. Saint-Étienne church (12th c.), old streets, moulin.
Southern Grand Poitiers
Gateway to Lusignanais (Lusignan Mélusine tower), Sanxay Gallo-Roman sanctuary, Château-Larcher, Coulombiers.
Access
From Poitiers via D611 (20 min) or A10 (Vivonne exit). Marked parking, signposting.
Chining tips
Arrive early (7-8 am) for the best deals. All-day visit, cash, water, strong bag. On-site food plus town-centre shops and restaurants for lunch.
Vivonne Ascension Brocante — edition 2026
Vivonne's great Ascension brocante returns Thursday 14 May 2026 with 300 sellers expected in the centre. Run by ADEV traders' association. Seller bookings from 1 February. Free entry, town food.
Prices Vivonne Ascension Brocante 2026
Practical information — Vivonne Ascension Brocante
Practical information
Venue
Vivonne village centre, 86370. Town-centre streets and squares.
Date and hours
Thursday 14 May 2026 (Ascension Day), all day.
Sellers
About 300 pitches. ADEV bookings from 1 February.
Entry
Free for visitors.
Organiser
ADEV - Vivonne traders' association.
Food
On site and in town-centre restaurants.
Access
20 km south of Poitiers via D611 or A10 (Vivonne exit). Marked parking.
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Where does it take place Vivonne Ascension Brocante
Centre-bourg de Vivonne
Centre-bourg, 86370 Vivonne