Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux Monthly Flea Market

A monthly flea market in Venise Verte

Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux is a commune of about 800 inhabitants in the heart of Marais Poitevin, also called Venise Verte for its canals lined with poplars and ashes. The village hosts a monthly flea market listed by Vendée Tourisme — an exception among mostly-annual Vendée flea markets. This recurrence offers browsers a regular rendezvous and loyal sellers a monthly gathering.

Monthly format adds real value to local life: constant village animation, loyal seller community, drawing Marais Poitevin visitors including many seasonal tourists.

What to find

• Private sellers with renewed stocks
• Clothing, toys, baby gear
• Books, comics, vinyl
• Everyday objects, crockery
• Decor, small furniture
• Marsh-life items

Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux, heart of Venise Verte

In the Marais Poitevin, France's second-largest wetland after Camargue. Spanning Vendée, Deux-Sèvres and Charente-Maritime. The 'wet' part (Venise Verte) has canals navigated in traditional flat-bottomed boats (plates). Near Maillezais (Saint-Pierre abbey), Damvix, Le Mazeau.

Part of Vendée Sèvre Autise community of communes and Marais Poitevin regional natural park.

Access

Via D25 from Maillezais or D15 from Vix. Free parking.

Extending the visit

Saint-Pierre abbey of Maillezais (former bishopric of François Rabelais), boat landing at Damvix or Le Mazeau, Maison du Maître de Digues, regional natural park, Fontenay-le-Comte and Niort (20 min).