Avrillé Flea Market (Espace 2000) - May 2026

Espace 2000 flea market at Avrillé

Avrillé is a southern Vendée commune of about 1,100 inhabitants, world-famous among archaeologists for its Neolithic menhirs and dolmens, including the 'Pierre Folle Menhir' (Vendée's largest). Part of Vendée retro-coast, ten minutes from Jard-sur-Mer beaches and Port Bourgenay. Espace 2000 municipal complex regularly hosts events including this spring flea market confirmed 17 May 2026 (brocabrac.fr).

Espace 2000 offers good capacity, large parking and suitable infrastructure (facilities, bar). Popular format in shoulder season with uncertain weather.

What to find

• Private sellers: crockery, knick-knacks, textiles
• Clothing, toys, baby gear
• Books, comics, records
• Tools, garden equipment
• Small furniture, decor

Avrillé, Vendée prehistoric capital

Major prehistory site in Vendée: over 20 dolmens and menhirs, including Pierre Folle (one of France's most imposing menhirs). Castle and typical houses. Part of Vendée Grand Littoral community of communes. Near Jard-sur-Mer, Talmont-Saint-Hilaire, Poiroux, Saint-Hilaire-la-Forêt.

Access

Via D949 from Les Sables-d'Olonne or D747 from Luçon. Free Espace 2000 parking.

Extending the day

Avrillé menhirs and dolmens, Prehistory Trail at Saint-Hilaire-la-Forêt (3 km), Jard-sur-Mer beaches and Longeville forest, Talmont castle, Port Bourgenay, Dinosaur Valley.