L'Hermenault Old-Style Fair & Flea Market

The L'Hermenault Old-Style Fair

An atypical event held every September in this South-Vendée village. It blends a classic flea market and re-enactments of old trades and traditions: craftspeople, producers, rural activities, old tools, forgotten crafts. 2026 edition expected in September.

Private and artisan vendors offer the usual flea-market mix plus specifics: old tools, traditional tableware, authentic brocante. Village-fête atmosphere valorising local heritage.

L'Hermenault, South-Vendée village

A small commune of around 1,400 in the Vendée plain west of Fontenay-le-Comte. Fine heritage including a castle and church. Pleasant countryside of crops and woods.

What to find

• Adult and children's clothes
• Old tableware, bibelots, glass
• Old books, postcards, papers
• Old tools, farming gear
• Authentic brocante pieces
• Local produce and crafts

A Vendée heritage immersion

The "Foire à l'ancienne" concept goes beyond a flea market: for a day, trades, know-how and traditions come alive. Blacksmiths, chair weavers, clog-makers, wood turners, basket weavers demonstrate. Food and activities complete the day.

Extending the visit

South-Vendée gateway: Renaissance Fontenay-le-Comte, Marais poitevin, Maillezais Abbey, Mervent-Vouvant forest.