Brocante and Car Boot Sale of May 1st — Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon

The Chabanneries Car Boot Sale: a festive and supportive May 1st

In the Chabanneries district of Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon, every May 1st, the association Les Chabanneries en Folie transforms the local stadium into a huge open-air second-hand market. On the lawn of the former football field, rue des Châtaigniers, around 150 exhibitors set up to offer a multitude of items of all kinds at affordable prices.

A Success Born from a Neighborhood Spirit

The association Les Chabanneries en Folie was created to liven up the Chabanneries neighborhood, a residential area of Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon. The May 1st car boot sale is one of its flagship events, born from the desire to foster local social fabric and bring residents together around a common project. In a few years, the event has won over an audience far beyond the neighborhood, attracting visitors from the entire commune and surrounding areas.

The Former Football Field Reimagined

The choice of the Chabanneries stadium offers a generous space to accommodate 150 exhibitors. The grassy field, sheltered from the winds of the Lignon valley, creates a pleasant natural setting for the market. Exhibitors line the lawns while visitors circulate between the improvised aisles in a relaxed atmosphere.

A Festive and Lively Day

The association ensures the day's entertainment with a bar and fast food run by volunteers. Musical entertainment—including a one-man-band musician—enlivens the day and contributes to the festive atmosphere of the gathering. This neighborhood car boot sale has all the makings of a true popular festival: accessible to all, friendly, and rooted in the local traditions of May 1st in Haute-Loire.