Brétignolles-sur-Mer Brocanteurs and Creators Market

An original summer market on the Côte de Lumière

Flagship resort Brétignolles-sur-Mer holds its weekly Brocanteurs and Creators Market each summer — an original format that combines professional brocante and local artisans' creations. 2026: every Tuesday 7 July to 25 August, eight dates across the heart of summer.

Combining two worlds (brocante + creation) gives the market its identity: carefully curated antiques (chiné furniture, period jewellery, vintage crockery, marine items) and contemporary creations from local artisans (pottery, costume jewellery, natural soaps, textiles, interior decor, leather art, small sculpture). A lovely summer stroll for holidaymakers seeking a holiday souvenir.

What to find

• Curated professional brocante: antiques, furniture, rare objects
• Antique and vintage jewellery
• Crockery, glassware, silverware
• Marine items, maritime decor
• Local artisans: pottery, ceramics
• Contemporary costume jewellery
• Natural soaps and cosmetics
• Textiles, fashion accessories
• Small decor, sculptures
• Leather craft

Brétignolles-sur-Mer, Vendée reference resort

One of the Côte de Lumière's most loved resorts, between Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and Les Sables-d'Olonne. Sprawling beaches (La Parée, La Sauzaie, La Normandelière), famed surf spot, Jaunay marina, market, many restaurants — a flagship family destination. Also hosts major festivals and cultural events.

Local artisan studios

Remarkable density of creator-artisans: potters, jewellers, painters, sculptors, textile artists. The market is a prime way to meet the summer public, present their work, sell directly — and a strong boost to the local creative economy.

Around

Brétignolles beaches, coastal path, Sauzaie menhirs, Fiefs Vendéens vineyards, Brem-sur-Mer fishing port, Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie sardine canneries.