Brocante-Car Boot Sale Whitsun Fair (Cours-la-Ville)

Brocante and Car Boot Sale at the Cours-la-Ville Whitsun Fair

On Monday 25 May 2026, Whit Monday, Cours-la-Ville (69470) hosts its traditional fair and the associated brocante and car boot sale. In this lively town of Haut-Beaujolais, the Whitsun fair is an unmissable event that mobilises the whole commune: stalls spread through the streets and squares, offering a mix of brocante, car boot sale items, local produce and popular entertainment. Bargain hunters, families and curious visitors mingle in a joyful and relaxed festive atmosphere, making the most of the long Whitsun weekend to find bargains and enjoy good times together.

Cours-la-Ville, Former Capital of Textiles and Lace in Haut-Beaujolais

Cours-la-Ville is the main town of the canton of Cours, in the north of the Rhône département, at the border between Haut-Beaujolais and the Loire département. A medium-sized town with an exceptional industrial history, it was long renowned for the production of lace, ribbons and silk fabrics, which were the pride of the entire region in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, Cours-la-Ville draws on its architectural heritage, hillside landscapes and local events to attract tourists and visitors. The Whitsun fair is one of its most vibrant expressions.