Barbâtre Professional Brocante Fair

A mid-August fair at the island's south gateway

Barbâtre, first Noirmoutier island commune for visitors arriving by bridge or Gois, hosts each mid-August the Tourist Office's professional brocante fair. 2026: Thursday 13 August, 9am-7pm, 9 chemin de la plaine. Under 50 pros display pieces in this summer setting at peak tourist season.

Strategically before 15 August, the fair draws a mixed public: summer holidaymakers, collectors coming specially, second-home owners and permanent residents. Pro-only status guarantees quality and diversity.

What to find

• Antique and vintage furniture
• Antiques, collectibles
• Marine items, models
• Crockery, porcelain, crystal
• Antique jewellery, watches
• Paintings, engravings, old charts
• Books, vinyl, comics
• Vintage clothes, accessories

Barbâtre, Noirmoutier south gateway

~1,800 year-round. Southernmost commune — first stop for visitors via the bridge (D38) or Gois at low tide. Beaches (plage du Midi), dunes, state forest, cycle paths. 9 chemin de la plaine is a well-signposted location with parking.

Salt and oyster route

Barbâtre is on the historic Noirmoutier salt and oyster route. Salt marshes and oyster parks are part of traditional local economy. Combining the fair with a tasting at a local oyster bar is a popular choice.

Around

Plage du Midi, state forest, salt marshes, Gois at low tide, other island villages (La Guérinière, L'Épine, Noirmoutier-en-l'Île).