Car boot sale of Védrines-Saint-Loup

The July 14th car boot sale in Védrines-Saint-Loup

Each year, on July 14th, the small village of Védrines-Saint-Loup comes alive for its traditional car boot sale. Organized by the festival committee, this popular event attracts bargain hunters from the surrounding areas of Saint-Flour and the Planèze, who come to find good deals in a relaxed and festive atmosphere.

A village in the Planèze de Saint-Flour

Védrines-Saint-Loup is a rural commune in the Cantal region, perched on the vast basalt plateau of the Planèze, at an altitude of about 900 meters. This volcanic territory offers open and preserved landscapes, between summer pastures and stone hamlets. The village retains a typical Haute-Auvergne built heritage, with its church and traditional lava stone houses.

A festive and friendly day

The car boot sale is part of the July 14th festivities that liven up many Cantal communes. Private sellers set up their stalls along the village streets, offering a wide variety of second-hand items: tableware, books, toys, clothes, trinkets, and decorative objects. Visitors enjoy a country walk with on-site catering.

A local life event

In these rural communes of Cantal where associative life plays an essential role, the July 14th car boot sale is a summer highlight. It allows residents and holidaymakers to come together in a spirit of conviviality, while contributing to the animation of the Planèze de Saint-Flour territory.