Brocante Vide-Grenier de Lugarde

A flea market in the heart of Lugarde village

Every year in September, the small village of Lugarde, nestled at over 1,000 meters above sea level in the north of Cantal, comes alive for a day of flea market and car boot sale. The event takes place along the main street, from the church square to the train station square, transforming the village into a vast open-air market where private sellers and passionate bargain hunters mingle.

The Gentiane Express, a star attraction

The main feature of this flea market is the passage of the Gentiane Express, the emblematic tourist train of Haute-Auvergne which runs on the historic line crossing Lugarde. Visitors can admire this picturesque train while browsing the stalls, a unique combination that makes this Cantal event so charming.

An event rooted in the region

For over 25 years, the Lugarde flea market has attracted a number of visitors far exceeding the village's population, demonstrating its influence throughout the Cantal region. The event contributes to the liveliness and vitality of this rural mountain commune, in a preserved natural setting between volcanoes and summer pastures.

Food and conviviality

The organizers offer on-site catering, available by prior reservation, as well as a refreshment stand open throughout the day. The friendly and rustic atmosphere makes this day a special occasion for both locals and visitors passing through this preserved part of Cantal.