From Triaize's Dung Festival to Saumur's Théâtre flea market, eleven picks for chasing bargains across Pays de la Loire this July 25-26 weekend.
The weekend of July 24 to 26, 2026, hands the spotlight to Vendée villages, drawing attention away from big-city flea markets. In Nantes and Saumur, the historic monthly dates keep their usual routine. But the real curiosity of this Saturday-Sunday plays out in Triaize. A "Dung Festival" — is that really a thing? It is: the name is genuine, and the event mixes a flea market with unapologetic rural humour. Our pick of the weekend goes to this proudly rural gathering, far from the flea markets that make headlines every year.
Loire-Atlantique lines up three very different addresses: a historic market in the middle of Nantes, a seaside flea market in La Baule-Escoublac, and a garage sale set inside the Brière marshland. Maine-et-Loire answers with two monthly classics, in Saumur and Baugé-en-Anjou. Vendée, for its part, multiplies village fêtes this Sunday, July 26, from Saint-Mathurin to Noirmoutier by way of Brem-sur-Mer. Here is the region, department by department.
Place Viarme Flea Market — Nantes (44)
The Saturday morning routine stays unchanged. Every Saturday from 8am to 1pm, the Place Viarme flea market sets up antiques dealers and professional sellers right in Nantes' historic centre, this Saturday, July 25, 2026 included. It ranks among the oldest open-air markets in the region.
Antique furniture, silverware, prints and ceramics make up most of the stalls. Vendors are vetted in advance, which limits the risk of disappointment for anyone hunting a specific piece rather than a random pile of bric-a-brac. The market runs year-round, but summer brings more passing visitors after a souvenir rather than a bulky piece of furniture.
Théâtre Flea Market — Saumur (49)
Every fourth Sunday of the month, Place de la République turns into an antiques fair. This July 26, 2026, the Théâtre flea market sets up its stalls in the shadow of Saumur's Grand Théâtre, professionals and private sellers side by side.
Antiques, collectors' items and bric-a-brac share the space in one of the town's most polished architectural settings. A reliable monthly date, a short walk from the castle overlooking the Loire, for anyone who likes shopping with a view.
Collectors' Fair — Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez (85)
The third date of the year for this specialist fair, run by the Association Numismatique Vendéenne and the Club Philatélique Hilairois. After a May edition, it returns this Sunday, July 26, 2026, at the Salle de la Baritaudière.
About fifteen dealers offer coins, stamps and collectors' pieces — a tight, focused format, far from the sprawling generalist car-boot sales. Numismatics fans get a serious date here, without the crowds of beach flea markets.
Professional Flea Market, Place de la Victoire — La Baule-Escoublac (44)
Every Sunday in July and August, the Place de la Victoire flea market animates the centre of La Baule-Escoublac. This July 26, 2026 is no exception.
Fewer than fifty professional vendors, but a carefully chosen selection of antiques, collectors' pieces and antique furniture. The tight format suits anyone who wants to browse without getting lost, before heading to one of the bay's beaches.
Friday Professional Flea Market — Les Sables-d'Olonne (85)
Here, the weekend starts on Friday. Why wait for Saturday when Friday already delivers? Every Friday of summer, from 8:30am, professional dealers set up on Place de la Liberté (Place du Poilu de France), this Friday, July 24, 2026 included.
Old books, records, trinkets, coins and antique jewellery spread out under the Vendée sun, in the town that lends its name to the Vendée Globe race. A good way to get a head start on the weekend for anyone arriving early on the Côte de Lumière.
Bel Accueil Flea Market — Baugé-en-Anjou (49)
Every fourth Saturday of the month, this monthly flea market sets up in Baugé-en-Anjou, a town known for its reliquary cross. The July 25, 2026 date fits this usual cycle.
Flea-market goods, antiques and second-hand items come together in a small Anjou countryside town setting. An unpretentious date, aimed more at local residents than passing crowds.
July 24 Sale — Noirmoutier-en-l'Île (85)
On Friday, July 24, 2026, shopkeepers in Noirmoutier-en-l'Île's historic centre put their stock on sale for a summer sale. The mood stays festive, in the middle of the tourist season on the island.
Fashion, home decor and regional produce sell at reduced prices, under the sun of the "island of mimosas." A good chance to combine shopping with a stroll through the old town's lanes before heading to the beaches.
Harvest Festival and Garage Sale — Saint-Mathurin (85)
The Agri-Passion 85 association runs its Harvest Festival this Sunday, July 26, 2026, marking the last weekend of July as usual. A garage sale rounds out the programme, on Rue de Champ Martin, from 8am to 6pm.
Old-fashioned threshing demonstrations, lawnmower-tractor races and a local producers' market make for a distinctly rural day out. Kids follow the farm demonstrations while parents browse the stalls — a family-friendly format, free entry.
Dung Festival and Garage Sale — Triaize (85)
The Foyer rural of Triaize runs its Dung Festival every summer, paired with a garage sale. The 2026 edition is set for this Sunday, July 26, in this Marais Poitevin village.
The name is meant to raise a smile, and that is rather the point: the event leans into rural humour rather than polish. Farming tradition, bargain-hunting and good humour mix without ceremony — a date that stands out from the usual run of garage sales.
Lumières de Brière Garage Sale — Saint-Lyphard (44)
Every summer, this garage sale sets up on Allée des Typhas in Saint-Lyphard, right inside the Brière regional nature park. The July 26, 2026 date benefits from a particular quality of light over the marshland.
Pitches go for €13 to €25 depending on size, open to private sellers and professionals alike. The Brière marsh scenery, with its thatched cottages and canals, makes a change from the usual city pavements.
Broc'à Brem — Brem-sur-Mer (85)
The wine-growing town of Brem-sur-Mer holds its summer flea market, Broc'à Brem, this Saturday, July 25, 2026, on Place des Jardins and the surrounding streets. It returns every last Saturday of July.
Vineyards on one side, the ocean on the other: the town's double identity shows up in the stalls too, between local vendors and passing visitors. A relaxed hunt for bargains, a short walk from the beaches of the Côte de Jade.
Next week
Late July brings back the usual first-Sunday-of-the-month markets in Anjou, along with fresh summer dates on the Vendée coast. Meanwhile, browse our full weekend agenda to explore other regions.
