Vouillé town-centre flea market

A flea market in the heart of a historic town

Vouillé is a town of about 3,600 inhabitants in the Haut-Poitou area, located around 20 km west of Poitiers on the road to Parthenay. Vouillé is written into the history books: in 507, Clovis defeated Alaric II, king of the Visigoths, at the famous Battle of Vouillé — a major episode in the building of the Frankish kingdom. On Sunday 31 May 2026, a flea market is held in the town centre, distinct from the Traversonne event held on 8 May.

A spring town-centre event

This town-centre format takes over the streets and squares of historic Vouillé. The choice of location, rather than a car park or an outlying field, gives the event a special feel: bargain hunters circulate among old houses, local shops, Saint-Hilaire church, in a lively village atmosphere. Exhibitors — mainly private sellers from the town and surrounding area — unpack from early morning.

What you'll find

• Private-seller bric-a-brac: crockery, linen, decor
• Adult and children's clothing, baby items
• Toys, games, books, comics, vinyl records
• Small furniture, knick-knacks
• Tools, garden equipment
• Collectibles, old postcards
• A few visiting antique dealers

Vouillé, Haut-Poitou town

Beyond its 6th-century military past, Vouillé is today a lively canton capital, with local shops, a Friday weekly market, schools, a lower-secondary, and dense community life. Saint-Hilaire church, a witness of Poitevin Romanesque art, and a few fine town-centre houses give the town its heritage character. The commune is part of the Haut-Poitou intermunicipal community, which gathers towns around Neuville-de-Poitou, Mirebeau and Vouillé.

Haut-Poitou, land of vineyards and heritage

The Haut-Poitou region is known for its AOC vineyard (Haut-Poitou), its bocage plains, and its Romanesque heritage. Nearby: Latillé (10 min), Ayron (15 min), Neuville-de-Poitou with its wine cellars, Mirebeau. Poitiers — historic capital of Poitou with its 1431 university and the Notre-Dame-la-Grande facade — is 25 minutes away by car or via the D6.

Extending your day

After the flea market, fine outings are possible. Wine tasting in the Haut-Poitou cellars. Visit Monts-sur-Guesnes castle to the north, or the Gallo-Roman site of Sanxay to the south-west. Poitiers for its Romanesque churches, Futuroscope (20 min), museums. The Brenne Regional Natural Park is not far for nature lovers.

Practical tips

Arrive in the morning (8-9am) for the best selection. Park in the side streets of the centre. Bring small change, a strong bag and comfortable shoes. Town hall: +33 5 49 54 20 30.