Brocante du 16 Août de Mézières-en-Brenne

120 exhibitors in the Land of a Thousand Ponds

On August 16th, the small town of Mézières-en-Brenne hosts a large flea market that brings together around 120 exhibitors in the town center. Professionals and individuals offer antique furniture, trinkets, tableware, books, toys, clothing, tools, and curiosities in the streets of this commune which claims to be the capital of Brenne. The summer event takes advantage of the tourist influx to attract a varied audience, mixing locals and holidaymakers.

Mézières-en-Brenne, capital of Brenne and its ponds

Mézières-en-Brenne is a commune of about 1,000 inhabitants located in the heart of the Brenne Regional Natural Park, nicknamed the "Land of a Thousand Ponds". This unique territory in France is home to exceptional biodiversity: European pond turtles, purple herons, whiskered terns, wild orchids, and rare dragonflies inhabit the ponds and heathlands. The town has a 15th-century collegiate church and the famous Maison de la Pisciculture (Fish Farming House). The nearby Chérine Nature Reserve offers remarkable birdwatching observatories.

Bargain hunting and discovering Brenne in the summer

The Mézières-en-Brenne flea market is an opportunity to combine bargain hunting with the discovery of this exceptional natural territory. Food is available on-site and admission is free. The surrounding hiking trails and ponds invite you to extend your visit.