Nesmy Flea Market

A flea market in the cradle of Vendée pottery

Nesmy is a distinctive commune of the Yon agglomeration, globally renowned for its traditional pottery. The Poterie de Nesmy, operating for over 400 years, is one of France's oldest and still produces its characteristic glazed culinary pottery. Sunday 26 April 2026 lets you discover this village while chining.

Peri-urban spirit

Nesmy is both rural and close to La Roche-sur-Yon. Local sellers plus Yon-dwellers seeking a quieter pitch. A convivial Sunday outing close to the prefecture.

What to find

• All-age clothes
• Toys, games, comics, books
• Tableware, bric-a-brac, small furniture
• Tools, garden gear
• Records, DVDs
• Baby items
• Lucky finds: old Nesmy pottery (rare)

Nesmy, pottery anchor

Vendée commune of around 2,800, 10 min south of La Roche-sur-Yon. Part of La Roche-sur-Yon Agglomération. Strong identity from potter tradition — Poterie de Nesmy visitable, workshops share the 16th-century savoir-faire.

A village to visit

Beyond pottery: Notre-Dame church, la Bastardière manor, old mills. Nearby forest for walks.

Yon agglomeration

La Roche-sur-Yon and its town centre, halles, shopping zones: 10 min. Ideal for a Sunday combo of chine, culture and shopping.

Extending the visit

Poterie de Nesmy (hours vary) a must. La Roche-sur-Yon's Napoleonic centre, place Napoléon, Halles. Aizenay forest or Bois-Chabot château.