Fête des Cerises Car Boot Sale of Vieillevie

The cherry in the spotlight in the Lot valley

Every year in May, the village of Vieillevie (15120) celebrates one of its natural treasures: the cherry. Thanks to its privileged microclimate in the Lot valley, on the borders of Cantal and Aveyron, Vieillevie benefits from favorable conditions for cherry cultivation. The Cherry Festival, accompanied by a car boot sale, is an opportunity to showcase this fruit heritage while offering bargain hunters a moment of relaxation.

A medieval village steeped in history

Vieillevie is a village of character nestled in the gorges of the Lot, dominated by its medieval castle from the 12th-15th centuries, a listed Historic Monument. The narrow streets, schist houses, and the bridge over the Lot create a remarkable setting for this village festival. The car boot sale takes place in this heritage setting, between the flea market stalls and cherry tastings.

Car boot sale and rural atmosphere

From 8 am to 5 pm, exhibitors set up in the village streets to offer second-hand items, crockery, trinkets, clothes, and toys. At the same time, local producers offer fresh cherries, jams, clafoutis, and other specialties made from this delicious fruit. The atmosphere is rural and family-friendly, in the spirit of village festivals in the south of Cantal.

A meeting point on the borders of Cantal and Aveyron

Located on the border between Cantal and Aveyron, near towns such as Montsalvy, Entraygues-sur-Truyère, and Decazeville, Vieillevie attracts visitors from both departments. The wild beauty of the Lot valley and the richness of the local heritage make this Cherry Festival a popular event for lovers of southern Cantal.