Champagné-Saint-Hilaire Grand Flea Market & Brocante

Champagné-Saint-Hilaire grand flea market & brocante

Champagné-Saint-Hilaire is in the southern Vienne, in the Clain valley between Vivonne and Gençay. Around 1,200 inhabitants, a preserved rural setting by the river. Its grand flea market and brocante is a top spring chine event in the southern department. 2025: Sunday 25 May 2025. 2026: Sunday 10 May 2026, confirmed on brocabrac.fr.

A large-scale event

Unlike small village flea markets with a few dozen sellers, Champagné-Saint-Hilaire is wider: many stalls across several village streets, a mix of private sellers (vide-grenier) and professionals (brocante), strong turnout throughout the day. This hybrid format makes it popular: variety, comparison, more of an event than a simple market.

What to find

• Private sellers: adult/kids clothing, toys, tableware, trinkets, small furniture, games, books, records, tools, baby gear, sports items
• Professional brocante: antique furniture, earthenware, glass, frames, paintings, mirrors, clocks, antique jewellery, display pieces
• Books, comics, postcards, old papers
• Collectibles and curiosities
• Garden equipment, old tools

Grand-event format

Particularly appreciated by serious chineurs who can day-trip from Poitiers, Châtellerault or neighbouring Charente. The scope allows a full half-day without monotony. Brocante pros travel from the whole region, bringing pieces unseen at regular flea markets.

Champagné-Saint-Hilaire in southern Vienne

The commune is crossed by the Clain river, offering riverside landscapes and walks. Village heritage includes a Romanesque church and typical old houses. Southern Vienne — between Vivonne, Gençay, Civray, Couhé — has preserved rural character, rolling landscape and characterful villages.

Tips

Arrive at opening (7-8 am) for top finds, especially from the professional dealers. Bring a sturdy bag and small-denomination cash. Food on site (bar, fast food) for a full day.

Nearby

Gençay (15 min): old medieval town, castle ruins. Vivonne (15 min): historic bourg at Clain/Palais confluence. Gallo-Roman city of Sanxay (archaeological site) 30 min. Poitiers 25 min.