Car boot sale of Champagnac-le-Vieux

The Car Boot Sale of Champagnac-le-Vieux, an end-of-June event

Champagnac-le-Vieux is a village in the Allier valley, in Haute-Loire, whose name already evokes the ancient history of the place. The commune has a beautiful Romanesque church and interesting architectural heritage, a legacy of centuries of human occupation in this fertile valley. Every last weekend of June, the Church Square becomes the scene of a friendly and well-organized car boot sale.

A well-organized car boot sale

The car boot sale of Champagnac-le-Vieux is distinguished by its rigorous organization. Exhibitors must register before June 18 by calling the organizers (06 80 37 60 70 or 06 83 42 35 83), which allows for better management of pitches and guarantees a well-prepared event. The price is set at €2 per linear meter, a modest sum that remains accessible to individuals.

The Church Square as a treasure hunting setting

The Church Square of Champagnac-le-Vieux offers a charming setting for this car boot sale. The Romanesque building in the background, the stone of the surrounding houses, and the calm of a June Sunday form an ideal backdrop for a day of flea marketing. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., stalls stretch across the square and in the nearby alleys, offering a wide variety of items: antique furniture, tableware, clothing, books, trinkets, and tools.

Refreshments and conviviality

A refreshment stand is available on site throughout the day, allowing exhibitors and visitors to cool down and chat in a relaxed atmosphere. These breaks are often an opportunity for lively conversations between flea market enthusiasts, villagers, and tourists passing through the Allier valley.

Champagnac-le-Vieux and its region

Champagnac-le-Vieux belongs to the community of communes Brioude Sud-Auvergne. The village is surrounded by the typical hilly and plain landscapes of this part of Haute-Loire, between the Livradois massif and the alluvial plain of the Allier. The month of June, with its long days and pleasant temperatures, is ideal for this type of outdoor event.