Brocante and Car Boot Sale of Trizay

The Brocante and Vide-Grenier de Trizay: Treasure Hunting in the Shadow of the Abbey

Every year in May, the streets of the Trizay village center come alive with a flea market and car boot sale that attracts bargain hunters and strollers from all over the Rochefort and Saintes region. Exhibitors set up their stalls in the alleys and squares of the village, creating a picturesque treasure hunting route between the stone houses and the remains of the Benedictine abbey.

In the Streets of the Village Center

The car boot sale unfolds in the streets of the center of Trizay, offering an authentic village setting for a day of open-air flea marketing. The stalls offer a varied assortment of trinkets, antique tableware, used books, toys, tools, vinyl records, and collector's items. The atmosphere is that of a traditional village market, where the pleasure of treasure hunting combines with the discovery of local heritage.

Trizay, Village of the Benedictine Abbey

Trizay is a commune in Charente-Maritime renowned for its Benedictine abbey founded in the 11th century, whose Romanesque remains constitute a major heritage site in Saintonge. The abbey, classified as a historic monument, now houses a contemporary art center that offers exhibitions and artist residencies. The village, located between Rochefort and Saintes, offers a green and preserved environment, amidst the marshes and limestone hills of the Pays rochefortais.

A Territory Between Heritage and Nature

The commune of Trizay is part of a territory rich in remarkable sites: the Charente River and its meanders, the marshes of the Arnoult valley, the Trizay abbey, and the Romanesque churches of Saintonge that dot the surrounding countryside. The annual flea market offers an opportunity to discover this discreet heritage while enjoying a friendly and rural day of treasure hunting.

Practical Information

Entry is free for visitors. The flea market is held in the streets of the Trizay village center. Free parking nearby.