La Chaux-du-Dombief Patronal Festival and Flea Market

The patronal festival of La Chaux-du-Dombief

Every May, the village of La Chaux-du-Dombief celebrates its patronal festival over two days. Organized by Grandvaux Foot and the ACCA (Communal Approved Hunting Association), this festive event brings together residents and visitors for various activities, including a car boot sale that attracts bargain hunters from the Jura lakes region.

A village in the heart of the Haut-Jura lakes

La Chaux-du-Dombief is a mountain village located at 880 meters altitude, in the Haut-Jura Regional Natural Park. Nestled between Lac de l'Abbaye and Lac des Rouges-Truites, it occupies a prime position in the heart of the Jura lakes region. The coniferous forests and high-altitude pastures surrounding the village provide a spectacular backdrop for this popular festival. The commune is part of the canton of Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux and retains an authentic mountain character.

Activities and conviviality

The patronal festival of La Chaux-du-Dombief is not just about the car boot sale. The program traditionally includes sports activities, children's games, a pétanque competition, a country meal, and a dance evening. The car boot sale is usually held on Sunday mornings, with private exhibitors offering their second-hand items in the village streets.

An ideal setting for mountain bargain hunting

The patronal festival's car boot sale benefits from the remarkable natural setting of La Chaux-du-Dombief. Bargain hunters browse the stalls while enjoying the fresh mountain air of the Jura and the views of the surrounding forests. The proximity of Lac de l'Abbaye and Lac des Rouges-Truites allows for combining the festival day with a walk by the water or a hike on the marked trails of the Regional Natural Park.