3rd Loudun Secours Populaire Vide-Grenier

Solidarity vide-grenier in Loudunais

Secours Populaire Français, a national solidarity association of public utility, has a very active local committee in Loudun helping families in difficulty in Pays Loudunais daily. For three years now, the committee has run an annual vide-grenier to raise funds for its actions: food aid, solidarity wardrobe, cultural/leisure access for children, school support.

3rd edition: Sunday 31 May 2026. Fits the 'engaged' vide-grenier tradition where visitors combine chining pleasure with solidarity. Each euro goes directly to aiding Loudun and nearby commune families.

What to find

• Private bric-à-brac: china, linen, decor
• Clothes and shoes in quantity
• Toys, baby items
• Books, comics, games, video games
• Small furniture, trinkets, decor
• Partner association stands

Loudun local committee

At Maison des Associations, Place de la Gare, +33 5 49 98 62 12, email [email protected]. Active in: weekly food distribution, solidarity wardrobe, family cultural outings, educational support. About 20 volunteers year-round.

Strong local stakes

Pays Loudunais, rural northern-Vienne territory, has pockets of hardship linked to remoteness, demographic ageing, mobility issues. Secours Populaire is essential in maintaining active social safety net. Attending the vide-grenier participates in this vital, sometimes invisible weave.

Loudun, heritage town

Northern Vienne sub-prefecture, art and history town, birthplace of Théophraste Renaudot (founder of French press), scene of 17th-century Urbain Grandier affair. Heritage: square tower, Sainte-Croix collegiate, Saint-Pierre-du-Marché church, half-timbered houses.

Tips

Morning for best pick. Cash (small change), bag. Exhibitor registration or material donation: contact local committee directly. Consider adding a direct tax-deductible donation.