Vendrennes Flea Market (Parc du Benet)

Flea market in a green park

Vendrennes: ~2,000 village in Vendée bocage, near Les Herbiers, Puy du Fou, Chantonnay. Uniquely, its flea market is held in Parc du Benet — a community green space. 2024: Sunday 1 September. 2026: expected Sunday 6 September (TBC).

Rare country vibe for a flea: sellers set up among greenery under trees, with clear paths for circulation and appreciated shaded zones. Turns bargain-hunting into a family outing — picnics, breaks between stalls.

What to find

• Family clothes
• Toys, games, books, comics
• Baby gear
• Crockery, trinkets, decor
• Small furniture, tools
• Garden, outdoor
• Sports gear, bikes
• Vinyl, DVDs, CDs
• Old items, curiosities

Bocage commune

Plain bocage, between La Roche-sur-Yon and Les Herbiers. Saint-Jean-Baptiste church, typical farms. Known for livestock — alternating meadows, hedges, small woods. Active community life.

Parc du Benet

Community asset. Playground, relaxation areas, walking paths. Family meeting point. Its use for a flea market makes it one of few events in Vendée with such a green setting.

Early September, good season

Benefits: end of summer with mild temperatures, back-to-school freeing families, items from summer sort-outs. Post-Puy-du-Fou peak yet still some visitor flow.

Tips

Come early. Cash, sturdy bag. Moderate prices, rural flea. Enjoy the setting: picnic on grass, tree-shade break, strolling. One of the charms.

Food and relaxation

Association: drinks, coffee, sandwiches, cakes, sometimes fries and grills. Park tables and benches for dining. Family-friendly — kids play in dedicated area while parents browse.

Around

Les Herbiers (10 km) Mont des Alouettes. Puy du Fou at Les Epesses (20 km). Mouchamps Clemenceau's tomb. Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre sanctuary. La Roche-sur-Yon (25 km) Napoleonic centre. Sèvre Nantaise valley, Puybelliard forest.