Saint-Martin-Lars Flea Market, Plant and Terroir Market

Three events in one day

Saint-Martin-Lars-en-Sainte-Hermine runs an original combo of three complementary events the same day: a flea market, a plant market with specialist growers, and a terroir market. 2026 edition Sunday 26 April from 8am, Place de l'Église. A winning format attracting chineurs, garden lovers and local-produce fans.

The flea market

Classic flea market with private sellers on the village square. Clothes, toys, books, tableware, bric-a-brac.

The plant market

What sets this event apart. Gathers garden professionals:

• Rose growers (rosiéristes)
• Succulents (cacti, aloes, agaves)
• Vegetable seedlings (tomatoes, courgettes, heritage veg)
• Perennials and annuals
• Creator-artisans (garden pottery, decor, furniture)

This mix of specialists, rare in a village this size, is the event's real value — original finds beyond a standard garden centre.

The terroir market

Showcases South-Vendée local producers: honey, jams, goat cheeses, Fiefs Vendéens wines, charcuterie, wood-fired bread. A tasty South-Vendée showcase.

Saint-Martin-Lars-en-Sainte-Hermine

Commune of nearly 500 in South Vendée near Sainte-Hermine. Compound name references its former Sainte-Hermine parish belonging. Small but active village with typical church, old houses, centred main square.

An active festive committee

Particularly active on Facebook and in organising animations beyond a simple flea market — rare capacity for multi-event blending.

Sainte-Hermine canton

Agricultural Vendée, between Luçon and Chantonnay. Bocage, vineyards, cattle, cereals. Thiré, Saint-Jean-de-Beugné, Bournezeau to explore.

Extending the visit

Sainte-Hermine 10 min. Fiefs Vendéens AOC vineyards around — tasting at a winemaker. Chantonnay Centre des Quatre Vents, Luçon cathedral 20 min.