Sigournais Flea Market (Hyper U Car Park)

Supermarket car park flea market

Organising a flea market on a supermarket car park has advantages: vast space for sellers, ample parking, road access, services (toilets, food). In Sigournais, Vendée Haut-Bocage, the Hyper U car park hosts a big annual flea market drawing visitors from across the sector. 2026: Monday 1 June (Whit Monday).

Sigournais: ~800 village, Pays de Chantonnay, between Chantonnay (3 km) and Pouzauges. Despite its size, has an Hyper U serving the surrounding rural area.

Whit Monday advantage

Smart strategy: bank holiday chosen by families for leisure outings without work pressure. Many relaxed visitors, available for morning bargain-hunt + family afternoon. Usually nice early-summer weather.

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
• Auto parts, accessories
• Old items, curiosities

Haut-Bocage village

Typical: hedges, small fields, scattered farms. Saint-Sulpice church, old remnants, preserved setting. On Chantonnay-Pouzauges axis — good visibility. Proximity to Chantonnay explains the Hyper U presence.

Hyper U as gathering point

Functional setting: big, flat, tarmac, well-marked. Easy access, parking, possibility to combine flea with shopping. Sellers benefit from good spots and visibility.

Regional event

Draws locals (Chantonnay, Pouzauges, Bournezeau, Saint-Prouant, La Châtaigneraie) and further visitors given bank holiday. Casual atmosphere, mixed ages.

Tips

Come early (7-8am) for bargains and heat. Cash, sturdy bag, hat. Hyper U available for cool break. Prices moderate rural flea.

Food

Association runs refreshments. Hyper U alternatives nearby.

Around

Chantonnay (3 km) Moulin-Papon lake. Pouzauges (15 km) castle. Le Boupère church. La Châtaigneraie old houses. Puy du Fou 35 min. Haut-Bocage hiking with more relief than rest of dept.