Rue du Calvaire Flea Market in Luçon

The 15 August flea market in Luçon

15 August, Assumption bank holiday, is traditionally a big flea market day in France. In Luçon, rue du Calvaire hosts this summer event each year, benefiting from South-Vendée tourist footfall and mid-summer festive mood.

Rue du Calvaire is a downtown street near the cathedral and Jardin Dumaine. Width and layout allow 30-50 exhibitors, mostly private sellers. Starts at dawn, runs to mid-afternoon.

What to find

• Adult and kids' clothing
• Toys, games, soft toys
• Books, comics, CDs, DVDs
• Tableware, small deco
• Curios
• Small furniture, lighting
• Baby gear

Beloved summer rendezvous

Dual audience: Luçonnais + South-Vendée locals, and coastal holidaymakers (La Tranche-sur-Mer, L'Aiguillon) or Marais Poitevin guests. Typical summer mood with music and open terraces.

Luçon

Sub-prefecture (9,000), historic episcopal town. Notre-Dame cathedral, Jardin Dumaine.

Access

30 min south of La Roche-sur-Yon. Free parking.