Verrières Flea Market & Craft Fair

Verrières solidarity flea market

Verrières is a rural Vienne commune (86410), southeast of Poitiers, in forest country between Lussac-les-Châteaux and Montmorillon. The village, crossed by the large Verrières forest (3000+ ha), is known for its preserved natural setting. Each year, Enfants du Monde runs its flea market + craft fair there, usually in spring.

2025 edition: Sunday 1 June 2025, friendly solidarity atmosphere. Proceeds fund children's projects worldwide, drawing both hunters and charitable supporters.

Double offer: treasure hunt + crafts

Interesting combined format: private sellers emptying attics (crockery, clothes, toys, trinkets, books) alongside local or association artisans (jewellery, pottery, natural cosmetics, textiles, decor). Visitors can combine hunting and discovering local craft.

What to find

• Private items: crockery, books, toys, clothes, bric-à-brac
• Crafts: jewellery, pottery, ceramics, cosmetics
• Small village brocante
• Local produce (sometimes)
• Upcycling creations

Verrières and the large forest

The village borders one of Vienne's largest state forests: the Verrières forest, offering hiking trails, rich biodiversity, ideal countryside day. Village itself with church, town hall, active associations — typical Montmorillonnais dynamic rurality.

Supporting Enfants du Monde

This local association helps children in need in France and abroad. Flea market/craft fair funds directly support these actions. Hunting here = solidarity gesture.

Visitor tips

June ideal for outdoor day. Bring water, cash, perhaps extend with a Verrières forest walk after shopping. On-site refreshments (crêpes, drinks, sandwiches).

Montmorillonnais

Near Lussac-les-Châteaux (troglodyte prehistoric sites), Montmorillon (writing city), Saint-Savin (UNESCO abbey). Great region combining heritage, nature, solidarity.