Journée Rurale — Fair — Flea Market of Montregard

The Journée Rurale of Montregard

Every last Sunday of August, the village of Montregard transforms into a huge open-air market for its Journée Rurale — Fair — Flea Market. A true celebration of rural life and local traditions, this event brings together over 120 exhibitors — flea market vendors, artisans, producers, and individuals — in the heart of the commune.

Over 120 exhibitors under the summer sun

With over 120 exhibitors, the Journée Rurale of Montregard is one of the largest gatherings in the region at the end of summer. Stalls line the streets and squares of the village, offering flea market finds and antiques, local crafts, farm products, collectibles, and many other treasures. The diversity of exhibitors guarantees varied discoveries and accessible prices.

Bread from the oven and sausage-lentils

The Journée Rurale would not be complete without its gastronomic highlights. Bread baked in the communal oven, a peasant tradition revived for the occasion, is offered to visitors throughout the morning. At noon, a typical Auvergne meal — sausage and lentils, an emblem of Haute-Loire cuisine — is served by the village school. This traditional catering greatly contributes to the warm and festive atmosphere of the day.

Folk music and entertainment

The festive dimension is amplified by musical entertainment: a folk band livens up the day, setting the rhythm for strolls between the stalls with traditional melodies from the Massif Central. Children's entertainment — wooden games, inflatable structures depending on the year — completes the program. The Journée Rurale of Montregard is a true art of country living, a suspended moment where generations come together around the simple values of the terroir.

Organized by the Collectif Fêtes Rurales

This event is the result of the volunteer work of the Collectif Fêtes Rurales of Montregard, which mobilizes the entire village each year to prepare and host this emblematic day. Contact: 04 71 59 95 73.