Monthly flea market in the Marais Poitevin
Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux hosts a monthly flea market in this Marais Poitevin village, also known as Venise Verte (Green Venice). A regular gathering appreciated by browsers, offering an alternative to one-off events in a remarkable natural setting of canals, poplars and pollarded ashes.
Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux is a commune of about 800 inhabitants in the heart of Marais Poitevin, also called Venise Verte for its canals lined with poplars and ashes. The village hosts a monthly flea market listed by Vendée Tourisme — an exception among mostly-annual Vendée flea markets. This recurrence offers browsers a regular rendezvous and loyal sellers a monthly gathering.
Monthly format adds real value to local life: constant village animation, loyal seller community, drawing Marais Poitevin visitors including many seasonal tourists.
In the Marais Poitevin, France's second-largest wetland after Camargue. Spanning Vendée, Deux-Sèvres and Charente-Maritime. The 'wet' part (Venise Verte) has canals navigated in traditional flat-bottomed boats (plates). Near Maillezais (Saint-Pierre abbey), Damvix, Le Mazeau.
Part of Vendée Sèvre Autise community of communes and Marais Poitevin regional natural park.
Via D25 from Maillezais or D15 from Vix. Free parking.
Saint-Pierre abbey of Maillezais (former bishopric of François Rabelais), boat landing at Damvix or Le Mazeau, Maison du Maître de Digues, regional natural park, Fontenay-le-Comte and Niort (20 min).
Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux monthly flea market takes place every month throughout 2026 in the village centre, heart of Marais Poitevin. Private sellers, bar depending on edition. Free entry. Regular browser rendezvous in southern Vendée's Venise Verte setting.
Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux village centre, 85420.
Monthly event on Vendée Tourisme. Exact dates TBC with organiser.
Generally 8am to 6pm.
Free admission.
Monthly registration with organising association.
Bar and snacks depending on edition.
Sponsored link
No photo yet. Share yours!
5 photos max, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)
No rating yet — be the first!
No review yet. Be the first!
Share your experience with the community
Bourg de Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux
Bourg, 85420 Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux