Late May chining in a Loudunais village
The village of Moncontour in Loudunais, northern Vienne, holds its vide-grenier on Saturday 30 May 2026 in the town centre. From 6am to 6pm, private sellers and dealers offer a broad choice of bric-Ã -brac, antiques and curios. Free entry, on-site bar and catering by volunteers.
Moncontour is a historic Loudunais bourg in northern Vienne, remarkable for its medieval military past and commanding position. Annual vide-grenier: Saturday 30 May 2026, 6am-6pm. Generous hours show the commune's commitment.
Village volunteers coordinate exhibitor arrival (from 6am) and logistics. Human-scale bourg: pedestrian streets, squares, shop frontage all used by stalls.
Name from its hill (mons-contour = 'hill of the bend'). Strategic position, once an important military bourg. Medieval keep classified as Historic Monument — one of France's tallest (over 30m), 11th-12th centuries. Square keep with massive walls, one of northern Vienne's unsung heritage gems.
Saint-Martin church (12th c.), old houses, peaceful village-core atmosphere. Part of Pays Loudunais Community of Communes.
Visit the keep a must. Loudun (10 km) square tower, Sainte-Croix collegiate, Monts-sur-Guesnes castle, Haut-Poitou vineyards south. Local delicacies: Montmorillon macaron (south) or Poitou chabichou AOP goat cheese.
With 6am opening, one of the region's earliest. For true collectors: ideal moment, exhibitors unpacking, full choice, morning coolness. Small breakfast, cash, bag, comfy shoes. Exhibitors: contact [email protected].
Moncontour vide-grenier returns Saturday 30 May 2026 in the town centre, 6am-6pm. Private sellers and dealers will offer bric-Ã -brac, furniture, china, clothes, toys and trinkets in this historic bourg dominated by its medieval keep. Bar and catering by volunteers. Free entry. Exhibitors: [email protected].
Moncontour town centre, 86330.
Saturday 30 May 2026.
6am-6pm.
Free.
Bar and catering by village volunteers.
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Centre-ville de Moncontour
Centre-ville, 86330 Moncontour