Annual Car Boot Sale of Champagnac

The August 15th car boot sale in Champagnac

Every August 15th, the village of Champagnac hosts its annual car boot sale, an unmissable summer event for treasure hunters in northern Cantal. Private sellers set up in the village streets to offer a wide variety of second-hand items: trinkets, crockery, clothes, books, toys, and decorative objects. The event is part of the Assumption festivities, a public holiday conducive to friendly gatherings in the villages of Cantal.

Champagnac, between Mauriac and Bort-les-Orgues

Champagnac is a commune in northern Cantal, set in a landscape of hills and valleys halfway between Mauriac and Bort-les-Orgues. The village is marked by its mining past – the Champagnac coal mines were exploited for over a century – and retains remarkable industrial heritage. The Romanesque church and the stone houses in the village also bear witness to a long rural history.

A festive and family event

The August 15th car boot sale in Champagnac is more than just a flea market: it's a moment of community life where permanent residents, second-home owners, and holidaymakers come together in a warm atmosphere. On-site catering, provided by volunteers, allows visitors to spend a full day in the village. Children can enjoy the open spaces while adults browse the stalls.

The tradition of August 15th car boot sales in Cantal

August 15th is one of the liveliest days of the summer in Cantal, with many communes organizing their car boot sales and patron saint festivals on this date. Champagnac continues this tradition with its annual car boot sale, which contributes to the summer animation of this rural area located on the borders of Cantal and Corrèze.