Soullans Flea Market (June)

A June flea market in the Breton marsh

Soullans is a commune of about 4,000 inhabitants in the Breton marsh of Vendée, just a few kilometres from Challans and the beaches of Pays de Monts. Its June flea market is one of the early-summer fixtures of community life in north-west Vendée, between spring events and the start of the tourist season.

The 2026 edition is scheduled for Sunday 14 June. The market sets up in a central village location, welcoming a wide range of private sellers clearing attics, cellars and garages. It attracts locals as much as holidaymakers from the nearby Vendée coast.

What you will find

• Old crockery and trinkets
• Clothes, linen and textiles
• Toys, books and comics
• Small furniture, lamps and decor
• Tools and garden gear
• Vinyl, CDs and DVDs

Soullans, the village of painter Charles Milcendeau

Soullans is also worth a visit for its cultural heritage: this is where painter Charles Milcendeau (1872-1919), famous for his portraits of Maraîchins and Vendée interiors, lived and worked. His studio-house Bois-Durand is now a museum diving into late-19th-century marsh life.

The Breton marsh setting

Soullans lies in the typical Breton marsh landscape: waterways, wet meadows, low white houses with orange tiles. June mornings are mild, ideal for browsing.

Chiner tips

Best finds happen early: sellers from 6am, first visitors from 7am. Peak around mid-morning. Bring cash, a big bag, and water.

Around Soullans

After the market, head to Challans (5 km), the port of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie (20 km), or the coast between Saint-Jean-de-Monts and Notre-Dame-de-Monts.