Brocante du Château de la Mercerie

A flea market in a unique heritage setting

The Brocante du Château de la Mercerie takes place every year in August in the park of the Château de la Mercerie, an emblematic monument of South Charente. Nicknamed the "Versailles of Charente", this château built in the early 20th century by the Réthoré brothers impresses with its 220-meter-long facade and its French gardens. This grandiose setting gives the flea market a unique atmosphere.

Outdoor flea market in the château park

Exhibitors set up their stalls in the park alleys from 6 am. The sale offers a wide range of antique furniture, tableware, art objects, books, trinkets, antique linen and curiosities. The pitch is charged at 2 euros per linear meter, with no reservation required. Only the sale of second-hand and flea market items is permitted: food vendors are not allowed.

Visiting the Versailles of Charente

In addition to the flea market, visitors have the opportunity to discover the interior of the Château de la Mercerie through guided tours offered at a price of 10 euros. The richly decorated lounges, the art collections and the immense architecture of the building are well worth the detour.

Magnac-Lavalette-Villars, land of heritage

A commune in the canton of Villebois-Lavalette, Magnac-Lavalette-Villars is nestled in the wooded hills of South Charente. In addition to the château, the commune offers a hilly landscape conducive to walks, between vineyards and oak forests.