Brocante fête aux ânes de Poulaines

Flea Market and Donkey Festival in the Heart of Berry

The flea market of the donkey festival in Poulaines is a must-see event of the Berrichon spring. Between 100 and 200 exhibitors set up their stalls in the village streets, offering trinkets, old crockery, tools, furniture, books, vintage clothing, toys, and collectible items. The event is part of the traditional donkey festival, a rural celebration that perpetuates the memory of these animals so present in the Berrichon heritage. Visitors can thus hunt for treasures while enjoying donkey-related activities: rides, competitions, and demonstrations.

Poulaines, a Village in Boischaut Nord

Poulaines is a commune of about 900 inhabitants nestled in the Boischaut Nord, this natural region of the Indre characterized by its wooded hills, hedged meadows, and small valleys. Located about twenty kilometers northeast of Valençay, the village is crossed by the Nahon, a tributary of the Cher. The commune has a Romanesque church and typically Berrichon rural heritage. The Poulaines area is also known for its artistic gardens, true landscape works that attract visitors in season.

Treasure Hunting in a Festive and Rural Atmosphere

The Poulaines flea market is distinguished by its particularly festive atmosphere. Food is available on-site by local associations, with Berrichon specialties. Admission is free for visitors, and parking is available on the outskirts of the village.