Charles Perrault School Flea Market - Saint-Mars-la-Réorthe

A school flea market in Haut-Bocage

Saint-Mars-la-Réorthe: ~1,400 village, Haut-Bocage Vendée, near Les Epesses (Puy du Fou) and Les Herbiers. Its Charles Perrault public school has an active parents' committee. 2026: expected Sunday 10 May (TBC).

A highlight of the community year. Lets residents declutter, parents fund school trips, and the village meet for a friendly event.

What to find

• Kids' and adults' clothes
• Toys, educational games, plush
• Books, comics, school supplies
• Baby gear
• Crockery, trinkets
• Small furniture, decor
• Vinyl, CDs, DVDs
• Sports and outdoor

A Haut-Bocage village

Gentle hills, streams, forests, old hedges. Nice church, old farms, preserved setting. 'La Réorthe' from 'réaubre' (historic refuge place).

Mobilised parents' committee

Named after the fairy-tale author (Puss in Boots, Cinderella). Committee backs teachers: field trips, shows, equipment. Flea market is a key fundraiser.

Spring morning

Pleasant weather, regional tourist season starting, Sunday-outing mood. Near Puy du Fou and Cholet-La Roche axis: attracts locals and passers-by.

Rural vibe

Everyone knows each other. Kids run between stalls, grandparents reconnect. Commercial and social at once.

Chiner tips

Come early. Cash (few cards). Sturdy bag. Very accessible prices for family budgets: clothes, toys, sports kit.

Food

Parents run drinks stand, homemade cakes, lunch sandwiches. Profits back the school.

Around

Puy du Fou (10 min), Les Herbiers (10 min) Mont des Alouettes, Mortagne-sur-Sèvre medieval. Puybelliard forest. Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre sanctuary (15 min).