UNC / Chanterelle Angloise Flea Market - Saint-Valérien
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UNC / Chanterelle Angloise Flea Market - Saint-Valérien

Summer flea market by UNC and Chanterelle Angloise associations

Saint-Valérien — Vendée (85)
Dates 16 Aug 2026
Location Saint-Valérien (85)
Admission Free
Exhibitors

About UNC Chanterelle flea

The UNC (National Veterans' Union) and La Chanterelle Angloise associations jointly run their summer flea market in Saint-Valérien. 2025 on 17 August, 2026 expected in August (likely Sunday 16 August 2026). A community event in this friendly south-Vendée village, supporting both associations.

A twofold flea market

In Saint-Valérien (~850 south-Vendée village), two local associations pool efforts yearly: the UNC (National Veterans' Union) and La Chanterelle Angloise. 2025: Sunday 17 August. 2026: expected Sunday 16 August (TBC).

Double organisation, double audience, double network, double cause. Great example of villages pooling efforts.

UNC: memory and solidarity

One of France's largest patriotic associations, founded after WWI. Members: veterans (Indochina, Algeria, OPEX etc.) and their families. Beyond memory duty: solidarity, aid, outings, ceremonies. Flea markets help funding.

La Chanterelle Angloise

Local association, likely musical (chanterelle = violin string) or naturalist (a mushroom). Cultural/leisure, animates village and co-runs events.

What to find

  • Summer and off-season clothes
  • Beach and holiday gear
  • Toys, games, books
  • Crockery, trinkets, decor
  • Small furniture
  • Tools, garden gear
  • Fishing gear (Marais Poitevin nearby)
  • Vinyl, DVDs
  • Old family items
  • Sometimes commemorative items (documents, medals, regiment photos)

Lively south-Vendée village

Near Marais Poitevin, between Fontenay-le-Comte and Luçon. Dense community life: UNC, Chanterelle, Festival Committee, sports clubs. Both UNC/Chanterelle and Festival Committee run fleas — regular bargain-hunter destination.

Strategic summer date

Mid-August peak tourism: coast and Marais holidaymakers can trip. Locals too. Heat = morning organisation, peak 9-11am.

Tips

Come early for bargains + heat. Hat, water, sunscreen. Moderate prices. Refreshments well appreciated.

Food and atmosphere

Joint refreshments: drinks, coffee, sandwiches, cakes, sometimes grills. Friendly multigenerational vibe typical of veteran-family events.

Around

Fontenay-le-Comte (25 km), Maillezais (15 km) abbey, Coulon Marais boat rides. Luçon cathedral. Coast (Les Sables, La Tranche) 45 min for flea + beach combo.

UNC Chanterelle flea — edition 2026

The joint UNC / La Chanterelle Angloise flea market returns in August 2026 in Saint-Valérien (expected Sunday 16 August, TBC). A summer morning in this south-Vendée village supporting both associations. Private sellers, refreshments by volunteers.

Prices UNC Chanterelle flea 2026

Free entry. Seller fee via associations.

Practical information — UNC Chanterelle flea

Practical information

2026 date

Expected Sunday 16 August 2026 (TBC).

Where

Saint-Valérien (85570). Village centre.

Organisation

UNC and La Chanterelle Angloise.

Entry

Free.

Sellers

Register with organising associations.

On site

Refreshments, food, parking.

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Where does it take place UNC Chanterelle flea

Saint-Valérien

Saint-Valérien, 85570 Saint-Valérien

UNC Chanterelle flea in brief

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