Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux Monthly Flea Market
Monthly flea market in the Marais Poitevin
About Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux Monthly Flea Market
Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux hosts a monthly flea market in this Marais Poitevin village, also known as Venise Verte (Green Venice). A regular gathering appreciated by browsers, offering an alternative to one-off events in a remarkable natural setting of canals, poplars and pollarded ashes.
A monthly flea market in Venise Verte
Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux is a commune of about 800 inhabitants in the heart of Marais Poitevin, also called Venise Verte for its canals lined with poplars and ashes. The village hosts a monthly flea market listed by Vendée Tourisme — an exception among mostly-annual Vendée flea markets. This recurrence offers browsers a regular rendezvous and loyal sellers a monthly gathering.
Monthly format adds real value to local life: constant village animation, loyal seller community, drawing Marais Poitevin visitors including many seasonal tourists.
What to find
- Private sellers with renewed stocks
- Clothing, toys, baby gear
- Books, comics, vinyl
- Everyday objects, crockery
- Decor, small furniture
- Marsh-life items
Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux, heart of Venise Verte
In the Marais Poitevin, France's second-largest wetland after Camargue. Spanning Vendée, Deux-Sèvres and Charente-Maritime. The 'wet' part (Venise Verte) has canals navigated in traditional flat-bottomed boats (plates). Near Maillezais (Saint-Pierre abbey), Damvix, Le Mazeau.
Part of Vendée Sèvre Autise community of communes and Marais Poitevin regional natural park.
Access
Via D25 from Maillezais or D15 from Vix. Free parking.
Extending the visit
Saint-Pierre abbey of Maillezais (former bishopric of François Rabelais), boat landing at Damvix or Le Mazeau, Maison du Maître de Digues, regional natural park, Fontenay-le-Comte and Niort (20 min).
Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux Monthly Flea Market — edition 2026
Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux monthly flea market takes place every month throughout 2026 in the village centre, heart of Marais Poitevin. Private sellers, bar depending on edition. Free entry. Regular browser rendezvous in southern Vendée's Venise Verte setting.
Prices Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux Monthly Flea Market 2026
Practical information — Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux Monthly Flea Market
Practical information
Where
Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux village centre, 85420.
Dates
Monthly event on Vendée Tourisme. Exact dates TBC with organiser.
Hours
Generally 8am to 6pm.
Visitors
Free admission.
Exhibitors
Monthly registration with organising association.
Refreshments
Bar and snacks depending on edition.
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Where does it take place Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux Monthly Flea Market
Bourg de Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux
Bourg, 85420 Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux