Flea Market and Mule Breed Competition at Bressuire Castle

The Castle Flea Market: An Exceptional Bargain Hunting Setting

Bressuire Castle, a medieval fortress encircled by 48 towers overlooking the Dolo valley, provides a sumptuous setting for this unique flea market. Every year in June, the L'A'Trait Bressuirais association organizes an event combining the pleasure of bargain hunting with the discovery of the Poitou mule breeds, living heritage of the region.

The Mule Breeds Competition: A Heritage to Preserve

The Poitou mule breeds breeding competition is the historical heart of this event. Breeders present their finest specimens of Poitevin mules, Poitou donkeys, and mule-breeding draft horses, iconic endangered breeds that local associations strive to preserve.

L'A'Trait Bressuirais: A Committed Association

L'A'Trait Bressuirais is a local association dedicated to promoting and preserving the Poitou mule breeds. By organizing this dual event at Bressuire Castle, they help raise awareness of this living heritage while offering a convivial moment accessible to all.

Bressuire Castle, Iconic Monument of the Bocage

Bressuire Castle is one of the most imposing fortified complexes in western France. Its 48 towers, vestiges from the 11th to 15th centuries, bear witness to the power of the Beaumont-Bressuire lords.