Saint-Martin-la-Pallu Foire à Tout

Saint-Martin-la-Pallu, new Neuvillois commune

New commune in north-west Vienne, created 1 January 2017 by merging five villages: Charrais, Cheneché, Chabournay, former Saint-Martin-la-Pallu and Vendeuvre-du-Poitou. About 4,500 inhabitants over a vast rural territory typical of Neuvillois — vineyards, farming, preserved villages.

The "foire à tout" (Sunday 28 June 2026) is a traditional flea market format: the expression "foire à tout", typical of north-west France and notably Poitou-Charentes, means a popular market selling... everything. Equivalent of a flea market with a more rural, traditional flavour.

What to find

• Villager family bric-à-brac
• Tableware, porcelain, glass
• Adults' and children's clothes
• Toys, games, books, comics
• Old tools, farm gear, rural items
• Sometimes terroir products

"Foire à tout": a living tradition

Unlike a flea market (selling personal goods), "foire à tout" has a more commercial, open connotation: private sellers, small traders, artisans, local producers. Richer format with varied stalls. In Poitou, still commonly used — continuity of rural tradition.

Haut-Poitou: vineyards and heritage

Saint-Martin-la-Pallu lies in the heart of Haut-Poitou, a wine region producing AOC Haut-Poitou (recognised 2011). Vineyards, estates, coops in the landscape. Beyond wine: Romanesque churches, castles, mills, ponds. Neuville-de-Poitou, canton capital, nearby.

Nearby

Neuville-de-Poitou (10 km), Haut-Poitou wine capital. Mirebeau (15 km). Jaunay-Marigny (15 km) with Futuroscope. Poitiers (25 km). Thurageau (10 km).

Full day

Combine morning foire with afternoon Haut-Poitou vineyards: estates open their doors (Domaine Ampelidae, Cave du Haut-Poitou). Wine lovers can add a tasting. Families: Futuroscope 20 min away.

Tips

Drive. Arrive 8 am. Cash, bag. Space for bottles if combining with winery. Lunch: Neuville-de-Poitou or vineyard picnic.