Car boot sale of Sembadel

The Sembadel Car Boot Sale on the Station Esplanade

Sembadel is a commune in Haute-Loire in the arrondissement of Brioude, located in a landscape of hedgerows and plateaus between the Allier valley and the foothills of Livradois. Its annual car boot sale, organized by the local Festival Committee, is held in an original and historic location: the station esplanade, a remnant of the old departmental railway network that once served the rural communes of Haute-Loire.

An early start for passionate treasure hunters

One of the particularities of this car boot sale is its very early opening: from 6:30 am, the first exhibitors are in place and the most determined treasure hunters can begin their visit. This habit of starting early is traditional in the region's car boot sales, where it is known that the best items often leave in the very early morning.

The Station Esplanade, a place steeped in memory

Choosing the station esplanade as the venue for the event is a strong symbolic choice. The rural stations of Haute-Loire, with their often well-preserved buildings and open spaces, are part of the department's landscape and architectural heritage. By investing this space, the Sembadel car boot sale pays homage to this past while breathing new life into it for a summer day.

Drinks and food

The Festival Committee manages a refreshment stand and a food area on site, allowing visitors to quench their thirst and eat throughout the day. These proceeds contribute to the financing of the commune's festive and cultural activities throughout the year.