May-8 chine in the Neuvillois
Chabournay, a small Neuvillois village north of Poitiers, hosts its annual flea market on 8 May Armistice day. A traditional rural event in Haut-Poitou, drawing chineurs from nearby villages around private-seller stalls plus a few occasional dealers. 2026 edition: Friday 8 May 2026. Free entry.
Chabournay is a rural commune in the Neuvillois, 15 km north of Poitiers, between MignΓ©-Auxances and Neuville-de-Poitou. Its annual flea market is traditionally scheduled for 8 May, a public holiday β ideal for families and chineurs. 2026: Friday 8 May 2026, confirmed on brocabrac.fr.
8 May is commonly flea-market day across France: public holiday, spring mood, usually mild weather, post-winter restlessness. Chabournay fits the tradition. Mostly private sellers, with a few dealers. Crowd chiefly local β neighbouring Haut-Poitou villages.
Around 1,000 inhabitants. Part of the Haut-Poitou AOC wine territory and the typical Neuvillois cereal plains. Listed Romanesque church of Saint-Gervais-et-Saint-Protais, a fine example of Poitou Romanesque. Small streams, wooded borders, varied rural landscape.
Benefits from Poitiers and Neuville-de-Poitou proximity. Active associations, including a festival committee, keep a regular event calendar. The flea market is a highlight.
Arrive 7-8 am for best choice β can be very busy from mid-morning. Dress for changeable spring weather. Possible bar and fast food on site.
Neuville-de-Poitou (10 min): old centre, AOC Haut-Poitou cooperative cellars. Poitiers 20 min: cathedral, Notre-Dame-la-Grande, Saint-Jean Baptistery. Futuroscope at Chasseneuil-du-Poitou about 20 min.
The annual Chabournay flea market takes place on Friday 8 May 2026 (public holiday) in the Haut-Poitou village centre. Private sellers and bargain-hunters from the Neuvillois and greater Poitiers expected in this traditional rural setting. Free entry.
Friday 8 May 2026 (public holiday).
Chabournay village centre (86380), open air.
Sellers from 6 am. Public from morning. Ends afternoon.
20 min north of Poitiers via N10 then D62. 10 min from Neuville-de-Poitou.
Free entry.
Pre-register with organiser (town hall or association).
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