Saint-Martin-des-Noyers Flea Market (ALEFPA DHP)

A charity flea market

Saint-Martin-des-Noyers: ~1,600 village in central Vendée, plain-bocage, between La Roche-sur-Yon and Chantonnay. Flea market run by ALEFPA DHP, a medico-social structure. 2026: Sunday 14 June.

Charity dimension: raises awareness and support for people the structure helps. ALEFPA has worked since 1959 with people with disabilities, offering support, social and professional integration.

What to find

• Family clothes
• Toys, books, games
• Baby gear
• Crockery, decor, trinkets
• Small furniture
• Tools, garden gear
• Vinyl, DVDs, comics
• Items from association collections

Centre of Vendée

Strategic crossroads: La Roche-sur-Yon, Chantonnay, Les Herbiers. Heritage: Saint-Martin church, old farms, typical bocage. Strong community life.

ALEFPA's engagement

Large French association across departments. Supports children, teens, adults with disabilities, humanist, secular approach. Flea markets fund activities and foster community integration.

June event

Good timing: warm season, just before summer holidays, families available. Village suits open-air events.

Chiner tips

Come early (7-8am). Cash, sturdy bag. Particularly welcoming atmosphere. Modest prices, some donated items very accessible.

Food

Volunteers run refreshments, cakes, sandwiches. Contributes to charity funding.

Around

La Roche-sur-Yon (15 km), Chantonnay (10 km) Moulin-Papon lake, Les Herbiers (25 km), Puy du Fou (30 min). Bocage walks and bike rides.