Saint-Révérend Collectors' Fair

A fair dedicated to collectors

Beyond its school flea, Saint-Révérend hosts a collectors' fair: a more specialised event. 2026: expected Sunday 15 March (TBC). Differs from a classic flea by targeted content: almost exclusively collectibles from often semi-pro sellers who know their field.

Precious for beginners and experts: find rare items, meet fellow enthusiasts, exchange tips, build collections at interesting prices. Each seller specialises — no bric-a-brac effect, quality selection.

What to find

• Old postcards (regional, militaria, fantasy, illustrators)
• Stamps (French, colonial, foreign, blocks)
• Old coins (commemorative euros, francs, antique)
• Model cars (Norev, Majorette, Solido, Dinky Toys)
• Old toys, figurines, tin soldiers
• Posters, photos, old papers
• Vinyl, old comics
• Porcelain, faience, ads
• Enamel signs, metal items
• Beans (fèves), boxes, labels

An insiders' event

Unlike general-public fleas, collectors' fairs target initiates. Prices generally higher than a flea, but quality and authenticity guaranteed. Visitors come with precise ideas: complete a collection, assess, buy a rarity. Talks about provenance, ratings, condition.

Postcards, a local speciality

In tourism-marked Vendée since late 19th c., old postcards are sought-after. Les Sables-d'Olonne early-20th views, fishing ports, bocage villages, Vendée Wars: fine testimonies.

Saint-Révérend, setting

1,600-village. Community hall, coast proximity, access from Nantes and La Roche-sur-Yon. Attracts Vendée + neighbouring departments (Loire-Atlantique, Deux-Sèvres, Maine-et-Loire).

Tips

Come early for rarities. Loupes, rating catalogues, camera. Cash preferred. Talk to sellers — they love sharing. Negotiate tactfully: value-for-money matters more than discount.

Seller profiles

Collectors selling doubles, specialised brocanteurs touring fairs, retirees dedicated to their passion.

Around

Vendée coast 10-15 min. Challans Tuesday market (20 km, duck). Puy du Fou 45 min.