Car boot sales of Saint-Jean — Léotoing

The Saint-Jean Car Boot Sales in Léotoing

Léotoing is one of the most remarkable villages in Haute-Loire. Perched on a rocky outcrop at an altitude of 700 meters in the Senouire valley, this medieval village overlooks the landscape with its Château des Mercoeur, an emblematic fortress of the Middle Ages that has watched over the plain for centuries. It is in this historically rich setting that the Léotoing car boot sales are held each year, around Saint-Jean on the last weekend of June.

A Market in an Exceptional Medieval Setting

The village of Léotoing, with its cobbled streets, stone houses, and panoramic views of the Auvergne countryside, provides an ideal setting for a treasure hunting market. From 8 am to 6 pm, private sellers and professionals set up stalls in the village streets to offer their items: antique furniture, tableware, books, clothing, tools, and decorative objects are mixed in a relaxed and historical atmosphere.

The day offers an opportunity to combine the pleasure of treasure hunting with heritage discovery. Visitors can take advantage of their visit to Léotoing to visit the Château des Mercoeur, an imposing medieval fortress whose towers stand above the village, and admire the exceptional view over the valley.

The Maison Templière de Fareyroles

The car boot sales are organized by the Maison Templière de Fareyroles, a local cultural and heritage association dedicated to promoting the Templar and medieval heritage of the region. This dynamic organization enlivens the village life throughout the year and makes the Saint-Jean car boot sales one of its flagship events, rooted in local tradition.

A Village to Discover

Léotoing belongs to the canton of Brioude-Alagnon and is one of the rural communes of Haute-Loire that carefully preserves its historical heritage. The Château des Mercoeur, owned by the eponymous counts in the Middle Ages, bears witness to the region's seigneurial past. By visiting Léotoing during its car boot sales, flea market enthusiasts can combine the pleasure of treasure hunting with an authentic dive into the history of medieval Auvergne.