Brocante and Car Boot Sale of August 15th — Montfaucon-en-Velay
Grand flea market of August 15th on rue des Grands Fossés, 120+ exhibitors, wood-fired bread and entertainment
About August 15th Flea Market Montfaucon-en-Velay
The grand flea market of August 15th in Montfaucon-en-Velay brings together over 120 exhibitors on rue des Grands Fossés during the week of the Assumption. Wood-fired bread, sausage-lentil meals, zip line, and folk music animate this festive day organized with the support of Haut Pays du Velay Tourisme. Exhibitor fee: €2.50/linear meter.
The August 15th Flea Market in Montfaucon-en-Velay
Montfaucon-en-Velay is a village in the Haut Pays du Velay, in Haute-Loire, located on the granite plateaus east of the department. Each year, during the week of August 15th, rue des Grands Fossés hosts a large flea market and car boot sale that brings together over 120 exhibitors. This festive event, supported by Haut Pays du Velay Tourisme, is one of the highlights of the local summer.
Over 120 exhibitors for a large-scale market
The August 15th flea market in Montfaucon-en-Velay is one of the most important flea market events in the area. Professionals and individuals mingle in an eclectic market where antiques, furniture, tableware, tools, books, clothing, and collectibles of all kinds are found. No prior registration is required for exhibitors, who pay a fee of €2.50 per linear meter on the day. The street layout offers a pleasant stroll among the stalls.
Wood-fired bread, sausage-lentils, and popular entertainment
The August 15th flea market stands out for its rich entertainment. Bread baked in the communal wood-fired oven is one of the emblematic attractions: loaves with smoky aromas are offered to visitors, perpetuating an ancestral artisanal know-how. The Puy sausage and lentil meal, served at midday by the local school, allows visitors to savor the flavors of the Auvergne region in a convivial atmosphere.
The zip line set up for the occasion attracts the bravest, while folk music groups liven up the aisles of the flea market throughout the day. This popular entertainment makes this day much more than just a market: a true festive and family event.
Montfaucon-en-Velay, a lively village in the Haut Pays
Nestled in the heights of the Haut Pays du Velay, Montfaucon-en-Velay is an active village with a dynamic heritage and associative fabric. The August 15th flea market is part of this tradition of local entertainment, contributing to the tourist appeal of the area supported by Haut Pays du Velay Tourisme.
August 15th Flea Market Montfaucon-en-Velay — edition 2026
The grand August 15th flea market returns to Montfaucon-en-Velay, rue des Grands Fossés. 120+ exhibitors, €2.50/m, wood-fired bread, sausage-lentils, and entertainment.
Prices August 15th Flea Market Montfaucon-en-Velay 2026
Practical information — August 15th Flea Market Montfaucon-en-Velay
Practical Information
Location
Rue des Grands Fossés, 43290 Montfaucon-en-Velay.
Date
Wednesday of the week of August 15th.
Exhibitor Fee
€2.50 per linear meter. No reservation required, on-site registration.
Visitor Admission
Free entry.
Food
Wood-fired bread, sausage-lentil meal served by the school.
Entertainment
Zip line, folk music groups, wooden games.
Contact
Haut Pays du Velay Tourisme.
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Where does it take place August 15th Flea Market Montfaucon-en-Velay
Rue des Grands Fossés, Montfaucon-en-Velay
Rue des Grands Fossés, 43290 Montfaucon-en-Velay