Car boot sale of the Fête Votive — Vergezac

The Car Boot Sale of the Fête Votive of Vergezac

Vergezac is a village in Haute-Loire located in the Brioude sector, between the large plains of Limagne and the first volcanic reliefs of Auvergne. Every August 15th, Assumption Day, the village celebrates its votive festival with a program centered around the car boot sale, a must-attend event of the local summer. The rue de l'Église, the main street of the village, is transformed for the occasion into an open-air second-hand market.

A large-scale car boot sale

The Vergezac car boot sale brings together about a hundred exhibitors, a remarkable number for a rural municipality of this size. From 6 am to 6 pm, twelve hours of continuous treasure hunting, stalls line the rue de l'Église and its surroundings. Individuals and flea market enthusiasts offer a wide variety of items: antique furniture, crockery, clothing, books, tools, and trinkets of all kinds. The constant influx of visitors throughout the day attests to the growing reputation of this event.

Homemade bread, pride of the votive festival

One of the most appreciated attractions of the Vergezac car boot sale is the sale of homemade bread. Baked in an artisanal oven by the volunteers of the festival, this sourdough or wood-fired bread is sold to visitors throughout the day. This artisanal bakery production is a symbol of attachment to Auvergne's rural traditions and a desire to offer authentic products alongside the flea market.

Meal on reservation to extend the day

In addition to homemade bread, a meal is offered to participants on reservation. This community meal, organized by the town hall and volunteers of Vergezac, is an opportunity to share a friendly moment at the table, in the spirit of the great summer feasts of the villages of Haute-Loire. To reserve, please contact the organizers: Jocelyne Faisandier (06 32 70 49 18 or [email protected]).

The Fête Votive, an institution in Vergezac

The Fête Votive is a tradition rooted in French rural life for centuries. In Vergezac, it takes the form of a complete festive day that combines popular car boot sale, artisanal gastronomy, and village conviviality. Organized under the auspices of the town hall, this August 15th event is one of the highlights of the year for the inhabitants of the commune and for summer visitors in Haute-Loire.