Brocante de la Classe en 8 (Charnay)

The Brocante de la Classe en 8: a conscript tradition in Charnay

On Sunday 14 June 2026, Charnay hosts the Brocante de la Classe en 8, organised according to the centuries-old conscript tradition by village residents born in a year ending in the digit 8. This event is part of a long rural tradition that marks the rhythm of life in Rhône villages and neighbouring departments: every ten years, each age group organises a grand celebration, often accompanied by a flea market to fund the festivities. A chance to bargain hunt in an authentic village setting while supporting a local association.

Charnay: a quiet village in the south of the Rhône département

Charnay is a peaceful village in the Rhône, located in the south-eastern part of the département, at the crossroads of Lyonnais and Pilat influences. This preserved rural village is typical of Rhône communes that have maintained their identity while being part of the Lyon metropolitan dynamic. The conscript flea market is a much-anticipated event there, a reunion across generations and an opportunity for residents to offer everyday objects at accessible prices.