Grande brocante de Vouvray

The largest flea market in the Vouvray vineyard

The Grande brocante de Vouvray is an unmissable annual event for bargain hunters in Touraine. Located in the Rue des Écoles and at the public elementary school, it brings together hundreds of exhibitors—individuals and professionals—over a vast area. The selection is exceptionally varied: antique furniture, tableware, silverware, books, vinyl records, vintage clothing, tools, toys, trinkets, lighting, linens, and collector's items. The proximity of the wine cellars allows for a visit to be complemented by a tasting.

Vouvray, capital of a thousand-year-old vineyard

Vouvray is world-famous for its white wine made from the chenin grape, produced on the slopes of the Loire since the Gallo-Roman era. This commune of about 3,000 inhabitants, located eight kilometers east of Tours, offers a landscape of limestone hills, troglodyte caves, and panoramas of the Loire. The Vouvray AOC appellation—still and sparkling wines—is among the most prestigious in the Loire Valley.

A Sunday in September not to be missed

The Grande brocante is held on a Sunday in September, with free admission. Parking is organized on the outskirts of the town. It's the perfect opportunity to combine a morning of bargain hunting with a walk through the vineyards and a cellar visit.