Farfouille des Glovettes

La Farfouille des Glovettes: An August 15th Car Boot Sale in Vercors

Every August 15th, Assumption Day, the Glovettes shopping arcade in Villard-de-Lans transforms into a lively flea market space thanks to La Farfouille des Glovettes. This car boot sale, organized by the association Union les Glovettes, takes advantage of the summer crowds in this Vercors mountain resort to bring together residents and vacationers around the flea market.

An Original Concept in a Shopping Arcade

The originality of La Farfouille des Glovettes lies in its location: the Glovettes shopping arcade, in the heart of the Villard-de-Lans resort. This covered and open-air space allows exhibitors to set up comfortably, protected from potential bad weather. The setting is unusual and adds a modern touch to this mountain car boot sale.

An Event Reserved for Individuals

La Farfouille des Glovettes is strictly reserved for individuals: professionals are not admitted. This choice guarantees an authentic car boot sale atmosphere, where you can find real bargains among the personal items of the exhibitors. Clothing, toys, tableware, books, trinkets, and small furniture make up the majority of the stalls. Stall rental prices are very affordable: €5 for 3 linear meters, then €2 per additional meter.

Timings Adapted to the Summer Season

With afternoon hours—from 3 PM to 8 PM—La Farfouille des Glovettes adapts to the rhythm of summer holidays. Exhibitors are welcomed from 2 PM for setup, and registration is done directly on-site, without prior reservation. Visitors can thus enjoy their morning in the mountains before coming to browse in the late afternoon, in the relative coolness of the Vercors altitude.

Villard-de-Lans, a Vercors Resort

Located at an altitude of 1,050 meters and only 35 kilometers from Grenoble, Villard-de-Lans is the main resort in the Vercors massif. The Glovettes shopping arcade, which hosts La Farfouille, is located in the heart of the Glovettes residential and tourist district, with its shops, residences, and access to hiking trails. The August 15th car boot sale is part of the resort's summer entertainment program, which attracts many vacationers each summer looking for nature and coolness.