Château-Garnier Vide-Greniers

A Pentecost vide-greniers in Civraisien

Château-Garnier: rural southern-Vienne commune in Civraisien en Poitou, part of Civraisien en Poitou Community of Communes. Annual vide-greniers on Pentecost Monday — 25 May 2026. One of those discreet rendezvous enriching the proximity brocante network — not urban but just as authentic.

Village layout suits it well: square and adjacent streets filled with exhibitors, mostly private sellers emptying attics. Local dealers add small furniture and rural brocante. Typical countryside atmosphere: chining and friendliness.

What to find

• Private bric-à-brac: china, linen, toys
• Rustic small furniture, country decor
• Adult/kids clothes, baby items
• Books, comics, vinyl
• Tools, DIY, garden
• Trinkets, antique postcards

Château-Garnier, southern-Vienne village

Rural commune of a few hundred inhabitants, bocage heart of Civraisien. Town hall at 4 Place de l'Église, +33 5 49 87 80 11. Heritage: Romanesque church, old farms, plain and meadow landscapes.

Part of an interesting network: Chatain, Voulême, Vernon, Château-Garnier all within 30 km — can be combined on a long weekend.

Extending the day

Charroux (Most Beautiful Village, 15 km) with millennial abbey and Charlemagne tower, Civray and exceptional Saint-Nicolas church (Romanesque art), or Civraisien ponds for a walk. Southern Vienne, labelled 'Terre d'histoire romane', is full of discreet treasures.

Tips

Morning (8-10am) for first pick. Cash, bag, comfy shoes. Parking in and around village. Exhibitors: Château-Garnier town hall +33 5 49 87 80 11.