Brocante de Châtel-de-Neuvre

The Brocante de Châtel-de-Neuvre: Treasure hunting in the Allier valley

Every spring, the village of Châtel-de-Neuvre hosts its annual flea market in a remarkable heritage and landscape setting. This perched village overlooks the Allier valley, offering an exceptional panorama of the river's meanders and the Bourbonnais bocage.

An exceptional Romanesque heritage

Châtel-de-Neuvre is best known for its Romanesque priory church, a listed historic monument, whose choir and sculpted capitals are a jewel of Romanesque art in Bourbonnais. The church, built in the 12th century, overlooks the Allier valley and offers a majestic landmark for visitors to the flea market. The village itself retains old houses and picturesque alleys that add to the charm of the event.

The Allier valley, a protected natural site

The Allier valley near Châtel-de-Neuvre is a recognized natural site, classified Natura 2000 for its rich biodiversity. The river's meanders, sandy banks, and alluvial woodlands are home to remarkable fauna and flora. The flea market offers an opportunity to discover this preserved territory, halfway between Moulins and Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule.

A spring event

Scheduled for April, the Châtel-de-Neuvre flea market kicks off the outdoor flea market season in this part of the Allier. Spring highlights the landscapes of the Allier valley and the village atmosphere of this event, which remains an eagerly awaited gathering for treasure hunters in the Moulins region.