Verrières Summer Brocante

Verrières summer brocante

Verrières is a rural commune in southeast Vienne (86410), in the Montmorillonnais, a region known for forests, country lanes and preserved heritage. The village borders the large Verrières forest, one of the vastest state forests in the department. In this remarkable natural setting, the commune runs its summer brocante, announced on the official site verrieres-vienne.fr.

This summer brocante is a flagship community event of the season, alongside others like the village fête, 14 July fireworks or open-air concerts. It draws local sellers and regional hunters for a summer day in the countryside.

What to find

• Semi-pro antiquarians: furniture, trinkets, lamps
• Private sellers emptying attics and cellars
• Crockery, glassware, crystal
• Old books, vinyl records
• Old toys, dolls
• Tools, rustic pieces, ironwork
• Old linen, lace
• Paintings, frames, decor trinkets

Verrières, a forest village

A few hundred inhabitants clustered around church, town hall and main square. The commune extends widely over the Verrières forest: 3000+ ha of walks, trails, biodiversity. Neighbouring villages (Gouex, Persac, Sillars) complete this rural Montmorillonnais landscape, halfway between Lussac-les-Châteaux and Montmorillon.

Combine with a nature day

Ideal to combine with a forest walk or picnic. After morning hunting, walkers can hit a forest trail or visit Lussac-les-Châteaux for prehistoric/troglodyte sites. Montmorillon, the writing city, is 20 min away.

Visitor tips

Come early (before 9am) for best finds. Bring cash, hat, water, good shoes. Summer Vienne brocantes can be hot, but village tree shade helps. On-site bar and snacks usually available.

Recurring info

Verrières town hall (verrieres-vienne.fr) communicates exact dates yearly. Seller booking via the commune. Free for visitors.