Brocante Vide-Greniers de Saint-Jean-d'Angély

The Brocante Vide-Greniers de Saint-Jean-d'Angély: Bargain Hunting by the Water in Saintonge

Every May, the Plan d'eau de Bernouet hosts the big flea market and car boot sale of Saint-Jean-d'Angély, organized by the local Lions Club. This leisure area by the water, developed south of the town along the Boutonne river, offers a shaded and pleasant setting for a spring bargain hunting day in the heart of Saintonge.

A Charitable Event by the Lions Club

The Lions Club of Saint-Jean-d'Angély, an international service association, organizes this flea market for the benefit of its local and international charitable activities. The profits generated from exhibitor registration fees and on-site catering are entirely donated to social, humanitarian, and environmental causes. Bargain hunting at this event is also an act of solidarity.

100 to 200 Exhibitors at the Plan d'eau de Bernouet

The event hosts between 100 and 200 exhibitors at each edition, including individuals and professionals. The registration fee is set at 3 euros per linear meter, with the possibility of parking your vehicle behind your stand (minimum 4 linear meters). Exhibitors receive a complimentary coffee upon arrival, in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Saint-Jean-d'Angély, a Medieval Pearl of Saintonge

Saint-Jean-d'Angély is a medieval town founded around its Royal Abbey, whose unfinished Towers are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site as part of the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage routes. The town retains a remarkable historic center with its half-timbered houses, medieval market halls, and cobbled streets. The Plan d'eau de Bernouet, located a few minutes from the center, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.

Practical Information

The Brocante Vide-Greniers is held at the Plan d'eau de Bernouet, avenue de Marennes, 17400 Saint-Jean-d'Angély. Hours: 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM for visitors, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM for exhibitors. Admission is free. Refreshments and fast food available on site. Parking and restrooms available. Coffee offered to exhibitors.