Foire de la Saint-Martin
The great traditional fair of L'Île-Bouchard in the heart of Touraine
2026
About Foire Saint-Martin
Foire Saint-Martin — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Foire de la Saint-Martin takes place on Wednesday, November 11, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, throughout the streets and quays of downtown L'Île-Bouchard. Over 400 flea market and garage sale vendors will fill the town, alongside a vintage car show and a funfair. Admission is free.
The Foire de la Saint-Martin 2026 in L'Île-Bouchard
An unmissable autumn event in Touraine, the Foire de la Saint-Martin returns on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 to L'Île-Bouchard (37220), from 7 AM to 6 PM. As every year for Saint-Martin's Day, the small town on the banks of the Vienne transforms into a vast village for bargain hunters and strollers.
The heart of the fair remains its large flea market, one of the most important of the season in Indre-et-Loire: over 400 exhibitors set up their stalls along Rue de la Liberté, Rue de la République, Quai Courbet, and throughout the entire island area. Antique furniture, crockery, trinkets, books, vinyl records, tools, and collector's items await bargain hunters.
Around the flea market, the 2026 edition offers a car exhibition, a funfair with rides and attractions for families, as well as numerous food and drink stalls showcasing Touraine gastronomy. Entry is free.
Highlights Foire Saint-Martin 2026
- Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 7 AM to 6 PM — free entry
- Over 400 exhibitors of flea market and garage sale items throughout the city center
- Car exhibition for mechanics enthusiasts
- Funfair: rides and attractions for families
- Touraine gastronomy: food and drink stalls along the route
Programme Foire Saint-Martin 2026
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM — Large flea market and garage sale with over 400 vendors · City center streets and quays
- 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM — Vintage car exhibition
- 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM — Funfair (rides and attractions)
- 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM — Food and drink stalls
This is an annual fair with no detailed schedule beyond these opening hours; the L'Île-Bouchard town hall and the Frery company, which manages vendor registrations, do not provide further specifics. Admission is free.
Practical information — Foire Saint-Martin
Practical information
Location
The fair takes place in the streets of L'Île-Bouchard (37220): rue de la Liberté, rue de la République, quai Courbet, and the island area.
Opening hours
From 7 am to 6 pm on November 11th.
Prices
- Entry: Free
Food and drink
Numerous food and drink stalls along the route.
Parking
Parking lots near the town center. High attendance, plan to arrive early.
A centuries-old tradition on the banks of the Vienne
The Foire de la Saint-Martin in L'Île-Bouchard perpetuates a centuries-old tradition of autumn fairs that marked the agricultural calendar in Touraine. Organized every November 11th, the day of Saint Martin – the patron saint of winegrowers and innkeepers – this large popular fair takes over the streets and quays of L'Île-Bouchard, a small town of character nestled on the banks of the Vienne between Chinon and Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine.
400 exhibitors and a giant flea market
The heart of the Foire de la Saint-Martin is its large flea market, one of the most important of the season in Touraine. Nearly 400 exhibitors set up their stalls along rue de la Liberté, rue de la République, quai Courbet, and throughout the island area of the town. Antique furniture, tableware, trinkets, books, vinyl records, tools, vintage clothing, and collector's items attract seasoned bargain hunters and curious strollers alike. The atmosphere is one of discovery and good deals, in the tradition of the great country garage sales.
Funfair and gastronomy
Beyond the flea market, the Foire de la Saint-Martin offers a funfair area with rides and attractions for children and families, as well as car exhibitions that appeal to automotive enthusiasts. Touraine gastronomy is in the spotlight with food stalls offering rillons, rillettes, fouaces, Sainte-Maure goat cheese, and Chinon and Bourgueil wines. Refreshment stands are located along the route to warm up on this autumn day.
L'Île-Bouchard, jewel of the Vienne valley
L'Île-Bouchard owes its name to the island formed by the two branches of the Vienne river that flows through the town. This picturesque town is famous for its Saint-Léonard priory with its 12th-century carved capitals and for the Marian apparitions of 1947 which still attract many pilgrims. The Foire de la Saint-Martin is an opportunity to discover this heritage in the warm atmosphere of a popular festival that brings together all generations.
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