Car boot sale of the Arts of Beaux

The Car Boot Sale of the Arts of Beaux

Beaux, a rural commune in Haute-Loire, offers a unique event every second Sunday of August: the Vide-grenier des Arts. Set up in the car park of the multi-purpose hall at 45 Lotissement La Maranne, this hybrid event happily blends a traditional car boot sale with artistic expression in an open and creative spirit.

A vernissage on Saturday to launch the festivities

The unique feature of this event is its Saturday vernissage at 11 am, which precedes the Sunday car boot sale. This vernissage gives local and regional artists the opportunity to present their works — paintings, sculptures, photographs, ceramics, or other creations — in a friendly atmosphere. Art lovers can discover and purchase original pieces while enjoying the beautiful summer atmosphere of Haute-Loire.

The Sunday car boot sale

The next day, the car boot sale itself takes over the car park of the multi-purpose hall. Exhibitors offer their second-hand items: furniture, crockery, books, clothes, toys, tools, and trinkets of all kinds. The presence of the artists from the vernissage, who continue to exhibit their works throughout Sunday, creates a unique atmosphere, blending popular flea market finds with artistic sensibility.

A symbolic place

The car park of Lotissement La Maranne, a versatile space par excellence, is ideally suited for this type of event. Its open space can accommodate many exhibitors while leaving enough room for visitors. The adjacent multi-purpose hall can also serve as an exhibition space for artists in case of difficult weather conditions.

The artistic spirit of Beaux

The Vide-grenier des Arts reflects the cultural identity of Beaux, a commune that values creation in all its forms. By combining living art and the circular economy, the event sends a strong message about the value of objects and the richness of local know-how. It is also an original way to boost the cultural life of a rural village while attracting curious and open-minded visitors.

Practical information

The Vide-grenier des Arts is held at the car park of the multi-purpose hall, 45 Lotissement La Maranne, 43200 Beaux. Vernissage on Saturday at 11 am, car boot sale on the second Sunday of August. Access from Monistrol-sur-Loire or Yssingeaux via departmental roads.