Brocante/Vide Grenier, Moncontour

1 May 2011

Each year on1 May, a large Brocante/Vide Grenier takes place in the pretty, historical village of Moncontour on the border of Vienne and Deux Sevres. There are over 150 stalls, increasing each year.

Les Herolles Country Market, Village of Les Herolles near Coulonges

29^th of Each Month,(Held on Monday if 29^th is Sunday)

For great open-air shopping, spend the morning at Les Herolles. One of the largest markets in France, it has been here for over 400 years.

You can see livestock, poultry and rare breeds as well as buy food from honey to freshly baked bread, local fruit and vegetables, plants, garden tools and more. Arrive early. Pay parking.

Montmorillon International Book Fair

June 2012

This artistic town is full of book-related crafts and is one of France’s book publishing capitals. All year - visit the ancient street of craftsmen involved in the book trade including book binding, calligraphy and illustration, also antique books and bookshops. For more information, tel (00 33) 549 91 69 01.

Festival Nevvil’en Jazz, Nevville-de-Poitou

21 - 24 July 2011

Jazz festival in the Vienne village of Nevville-de-Poitou.

Fishing Competition and Poplar Festival, Angles-sur-l’Anglin

August 2011

Contest begins at 8am. Later, food and other stalls set up including tombola and street performances.

Also an annual book festival in August with many booksellers from Paris. Street theatre, music and story telling as well as book sales. Contact tourist office for 2010 details. Tel: (00 33) 5 49 48 86 87

Les Vacances de Monsieur Haydn, La Roche Posay

16 - 18 September 2011

Festival of classical and chamber music held in La Roche Posay, Vienne. A series of 4 headline events (admission charge) as well as a hundred short performances, free of charge, by young musicians, talented amateurs and students. 

Please check precise details and dates with event organisers before making your holiday and travel arrangements.