Francis Aucoin Park Garage Sale at Saint-Paul-Mont-Penit

Hunting at Francis Aucoin Park

Francis Aucoin Park, formerly the Eau Vive leisure area, is Saint-Paul-Mont-Penit's green lung. Pond, picnic area, playground, shade — a perfect outdoor sale venue. 2026 date: Saturday 27 June.

Typical village association sale: a few dozen private sellers, friendly authentic atmosphere, a morning for hunting and strolling. Visitors combine hunting with lakeside stroll, family picnic, kids' play. More family Sunday out than commercial event.

What to find

• Village and nearby private sellers
• Bric-à-brac, clothes, shoes, baby gear
• Toys, games, books, comics
• Crockery, linen, small furniture
• Tools, DIY and garden kit
• Rural decor, vintage

Saint-Paul-Mont-Penit, Palluau area village

~1,000 inhabitants. Midway Palluau and Le Poiré-sur-Vie. Typical Vendée bocage: winding lanes, hedges, scattered farms, preserved rural heritage. Vie et Boulogne community.

Francis Aucoin Park

Named after local figure Francis Aucoin, redeveloped as a multipurpose public space: lakeside stroll, picnic, playground, multisport court. Hosts many local events including the sale.

Around

Palluau castle, Aizenay (10 min), Le Poiré-sur-Vie, Challans (25 min), Mervent lake (30 min), Côte de Lumière (35 min). Many bocage hiking trails.