Class Reunion Brocante – Years Ending in 8 (Beaujeu)

Beaujeu Class Reunion Brocante: a popular tradition

The Beaujeu Class Reunion Brocante perpetuates the French tradition of age-group gatherings, where people born in the same year come together periodically to celebrate shared milestones. In Beaujeu, this tradition takes the form of a festive brocante organised by those born in years ending in 8. The event brings together dealers, private sellers and families around stalls offering antique furniture, collectibles, clothing, books, trinkets and curiosities of all kinds. In the picturesque setting of this northern Beaujolais town, the brocante is an opportunity to rediscover the streets and squares of the former Beaujolais capital, animated by the infectious good cheer of the reunited classes.

Beaujeu, former capital of Beaujolais and cradle of the Sires de Beaujeu

Beaujeu (69430) is a historic town in the northern Rhône department, set in the Ardières valley at the heart of the Beaujolais vineyards. It was the former capital of Beaujolais and the seat of the powerful Sires de Beaujeu dynasty, one of the most influential noble families in medieval France, from which Anne de Beaujeu, regent of France in the 15th century, was descended. This prestigious past has left its mark on the town's heritage: its Saint-Nicolas church, its Marius-Audin municipal museum, its private mansions and medieval lanes all bear witness to a long and glorious history. Beaujeu is today the chief town of the canton and a lively centre of the Haut-Beaujolais wine region.