Grand Car Boot Sale Flower Fair of Paulhac

The festival of flowers and flea market finds at the foot of the Plomb du Cantal

Each year in May, the village of Paulhac (15430), nestled at the foot of the Plomb du Cantal, the highest point in the department at 1,855 meters above sea level, celebrates spring with its Grand Car Boot Sale Flower Fair. Organized by the Comité des Fêtes, this festive and popular event combines flea market finds with horticultural discovery in an exceptional mountain setting.

Car boot sale and flower market

From 6:30 AM, exhibitors set up in the village streets and around the multi-purpose hall to offer their second-hand items. At the same time, the flower fair brings together local producers who sell flower plants, vegetables, shrubs, and various plants. This dual offering is the originality of the event and attracts a diverse audience, from inveterate bargain hunters to gardening enthusiasts.

A program full of entertainment

The day is not limited to the car boot sale and flowers. The program includes a tripe tasting from 8:30 AM, a must-try Cantal culinary tradition. At 12:30 PM, the Comité des Fêtes welcomes visitors under a marquee for a convivial, all-you-can-eat Auvergne meal. In the afternoon, a country music show livens up the festivities, while vintage cars and old tractors are exhibited and parade through the village streets throughout the day.

"Les Boucles des Fleurs" walk

For nature lovers, a walking tour called "Les Boucles des Fleurs" is offered, allowing visitors to discover the green landscapes around Paulhac, between summer pastures and mountain forests. The start is from the village, offering breathtaking views of the Cantal peaks.