Car boot sale — Chaudeyrolles

The Chaudeyrolles car boot sale, at the summit of Haute-Loire

Chaudeyrolles (43430) is one of the highest villages in Haute-Loire, perched at an altitude of 1,230 meters on the slopes of the Mézenc-Meygal massif. This village, part of the Mézenc-Loire-Meygal Community of Communes, organizes its car boot sale in the center of the village every last Sunday of August. This late-summer event marks the end of the beautiful season in this high mountain area.

The Chaudeyrolles Festival Committee, organizer of the event

The Chaudeyrolles Festival Committee is the association organizing the car boot sale. Reachable by email at [email protected], it ensures the logistics of the event, the allocation of pitches, and the organization of on-site catering. The event also benefits from free parking, appreciated by visitors who sometimes travel from afar to discover this remarkable high-altitude village.

Catering and drinks: conviviality guaranteed

The Festival Committee provides full catering and drinks throughout the car boot sale. Hot meals, grills, and local specialties accompany the day of treasure hunting, in a friendly atmosphere characteristic of high mountain village festivals. These services are an additional attraction for visitors who make the car boot sale a complete day out.

The mountains, the narces, and the exceptional natural environment

Chaudeyrolles benefits from a rich natural environment. Its narces, peat bogs located in an ancient volcanic crater, constitute a wetland of major ecological importance. The Salin waterfall, the Dents du Diable, and the Fin Gras terroir complete the picture of an exceptional natural site. Visitors to the car boot sale often take the opportunity to discover these natural riches before or after their visit to the stalls.

An event subject to the weather

At an altitude of 1,230 meters, the weather can be unpredictable even in August. The car boot sale has sometimes been canceled or postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions. Visitors are therefore advised to check with the Festival Committee or the town hall before traveling to ensure the event is taking place.