Car boot sale of Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille

The Car Boot Sale of Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille

Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille is one of the most emblematic villages in Haute-Loire. Nestled in the Gazeille valley, a few kilometers from Le Puy-en-Velay, this medieval town is best known for being the starting point of the famous "Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes" by writer Robert Louis Stevenson, who began his journey from this village in 1878. Every summer, this exceptional historic setting hosts a popular car boot sale.

A village with exceptional heritage

Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille owes its name to the Benedictine abbey founded in the 7th century, whose Romanesque abbey church still stands today. The village also retains medieval streets, characteristic houses, and a 15th-century castle. It is in this remarkable setting, part of the European cultural routes of the Stevenson trail (GR 70), that the summer car boot sale takes place.

Antiques and heritage await

The car boot sale of Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille brings together individuals and flea market enthusiasts for a day of discoveries in the heart of the historic village. The clientele is diverse: locals from the town and surrounding areas, as well as hikers and tourists staying on the Stevenson trail who make a prolonged stop in this stopover village. Stalls offer crockery, books, tools, clothing, and antique items.

The Stevenson Trail

The GR 70, known as the Stevenson trail, connects Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille to Saint-Jean-du-Gard (Gard) over 272 km. Thousands of hikers use it every year, making Le Monastier a lively and cosmopolitan village during the summer. The car boot sale naturally fits into this tourist calendar and offers visitors a window into local life.