Saint-Jean-de-Sauves Village Committee Antique Market

Saint-Jean-de-Sauves, Loudun country village

About 1,000 inhabitants in Loudun country, northern Vienne, halfway between Loudun and Mirebeau. Typically rural, set in Loudun Gâtine landscapes (hedge-lined meadows, copses, ponds). Like many small Loudun communes, community life is structured around a village committee running several events a year.

Sunday 28 June 2026 market, committee-led, is a local calendar highlight. Volunteer-run events have particular charm: everything done with care, animating the village, bringing residents together.

What to find

• Classic antiques: furniture, tableware, glass
• Village private sellers
• Adults' and children's clothes
• Toys, games, books, comics
• Decor, lamps, knick-knacks
• Tools, farm gear, rural items

The village committee: village soul

In a small village, the committee truly is the community soul: village fête, flea market, dinner dance, themed nights, sometimes producer markets. All relies on a few volunteers. Coming to their market also supports them.

Northern Loudun: Gâtine country

Northern Vienne, bordering Touraine and Anjou: preserved rural region. Loudun Gâtine with its hedged meadows, ponds, small Romanesque-church villages. Cycle-touring, hiking, fishing. Many flea markets, drawing hunters from Touraine, Anjou and all Vienne.

Nearby

Loudun (15 km). Mirebeau (15 km). Monts-sur-Guesnes (10 km). Moncontour (20 km). Angliers (10 km, three summer markets). Richelieu (30 km). Thouars (25 km).

Why come

To discover an authentic Loudun village. Small village markets like Saint-Jean-de-Sauves's are often best: less media-covered, fewer pro hunters, more chances for amateurs. Gentle prices, warm atmosphere, passionate locals.

Tips

Drive. Arrive 8 am. Cash, bag. Extend with Loudun (Urbain Grandier, Théophraste Renaudot city) or Gâtine walk. Support the committee — buy something, have coffee at the stand.