Floralies and Car boot sale of Saint-Méard-de-Gurçon

The Floralies of Saint-Méard-de-Gurçon: May 1st in bloom in Périgord Pourpre

Every May 1st, the town hall square and the village of Saint-Méard-de-Gurçon are adorned with colors for the annual Floralies. This spring event, which has become a tradition in this village of Périgord Pourpre, combines an exhibition-sale of flowers and plants with a craft market and a car boot sale.

A triple event: flowers, crafts, and flea market

The Floralies are the heart of the event, with local nurseries and horticulturists offering a wide range of plants, flowers, shrubs, and gardening accessories. The craft market allows creators from the Bergerac region to present jewelry, pottery, soaps, jams, and other local products. The car boot sale completes the offer for bargain hunters and those looking for good deals.

The garlic omelette, a Périgord tradition for May 1st

From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., the traditional garlic omelette is served to visitors. This essential specialty of May 1st in Dordogne, prepared with fresh spring garlic harvested from Périgord gardens, is a moment of conviviality and deliciousness that brings together locals and visitors around tables set up in the square.

Saint-Méard-de-Gurçon, a village between vineyards and countryside

Saint-Méard-de-Gurçon is a rural commune located in the northwest of the Bergerac region, between Montpon-Ménestérol and Villefranche-de-Lonchat. The village overlooks the valleys planted with vines and crops that characterize this part of Périgord Pourpre. Food and drinks are available throughout the day, allowing you to fully enjoy this spring festival.