Jardres 7th Brocante

A 7th edition of an established brocante

Jardres: Vienne village a few km from Chauvigny, in dynamic rural Chauvignois territory. 7th brocante: Sunday 31 May 2026 — a figure witnessing the event's fidelity to the local calendar and its recognition as a sector must-do.

This 7th edition confirms the brocante's village anchor and Chauvignois chining offer. Public: locals, Poitiers and Chauvigny collectors, neighbouring-department (Indre, Indre-et-Loire) brocante fans.

What to find

• Private bric-à-brac: china, linen, decor
• Small antique furniture, rustic decor
• Kids'/adult clothes, baby items
• Toys, books, comics, vinyl
• Tools, garden gear
• Trinkets, postcards, collectibles
• Professional dealer stands

Jardres, next to Chauvigny

Rural commune whose charm comes from Chauvigny proximity — one of Vienne's most remarkable medieval towns. Chauvigny with its five fortresses on a rocky spur is a major heritage site. Jardres is an ideal base combining chining and heritage.

Rural identity: bocage landscapes, traditional farms, parish church. Chauvigny shops (5 min) complete services. Manoir de Pressec at Jardres occasionally hosts its own garden brocante.

A Chauvignois day

Chauvigny proximity enables extending into heritage discovery: Ville Haute, baronial château and Harcourt château (impressive ruins), Saint-Pierre collegiate with famous historiated capitals. Vienne gorges and Géants du Ciel raptor show complete the offer.

Extending the visit

Saint-Savin UNESCO Romanesque frescoes abbey (20 min), Angles-sur-l'Anglin Most Beautiful Village (30 min), Poitiers Romanesque heritage (25 min). Stunning Vienne valley for riverside walks.

Tips

Early (8-9:30am). Cash, bags. Free parking in/around village. Exhibitors: Brocabrac or Jardres town hall.