Thouarsais-Bouildroux Flea Market

Thouarsais-Bouildroux flea market

Thouarsais-Bouildroux is a rural commune of about 500 in southern Vendée, in the bocage between La Châtaigneraie and Fontenay-le-Comte. One of those authentic small villages keeping their rural character. The annual flea market is one of the village's community events.

2026 edition: Sunday 31 May 2026. Usually in the centre, 30-50 exhibitors from the village and neighbours. Typical Vendée bocage atmosphere: friendly, calm, warm.

What to find

• Crockery, trinkets, bric-a-brac
• Books, magazines, records
• Toys, games, baby items
• Clothes, shoes, accessories
• Small furniture
• Tools and garden gear
• Rural decor

A bocage village

The Vendée bocage is a landscape of hedge-lined meadows and winding lanes. Thouarsais-Bouildroux fits the picture perfectly. Church, farms, preserved atmosphere — one of the many small villages that make this rural area charming.

Between La Châtaigneraie and Fontenay-le-Comte

In a triangle between La Châtaigneraie, Vouvant (one of Vendée's finest villages with its 12th-century keep) and Fontenay-le-Comte (Ville d'Art et d'Histoire). Puy du Fou about 40 min.

Nearby

Vouvant (listed among France's Most Beautiful Villages) 15 min; La Châtaigneraie 10 min; Fontenay-le-Comte 25 min; Marais Poitevin under an hour.

Tips

Combine with Vouvant or Fontenay for a full day; arrive early; cash; soak up the rural vibe at the bar.