Brocante & Car Boot Sale Annonay+

The Brocante & Vide Grenier Annonay+, at the heart of the Great Autumn Street Sale

Every autumn, Annonay's Place de la Liberté transforms into a vast second-hand market during the Brocante & Vide Grenier Annonay+. Organized by the association Attractivité et Commerce Annonay Plus, this annual event is one of the highlights of the Grande Braderie d'automne (Great Autumn Street Sale) which animates the entire city center of Annonay at the same time. Private sellers and bargain hunters meet in a festive and friendly atmosphere, as the autumn colors adorn the plane trees and facades of the historic center.

The purpose of this event is clearly stated: if you have an attic, closets, or a garage to clear out, this flea market is for you! Individuals looking to get rid of their unused items and visitors searching for a good deal or a rare find meet along the stalls for lively exchanges and good-natured bargaining. Place de la Liberté offers an ideal setting for this event, with its vast space and its location in the heart of the city center, just a stone's throw from Annonay's shops and commercial streets.

Attractivité et Commerce Annonay Plus, driving local commerce

Behind this flea market is the association Attractivité et Commerce Annonay Plus, whose mission is to boost the commercial life and attractiveness of Annonay's city center. By organizing events throughout the year—including this autumn flea market—the association helps maintain a vibrant, frequented, and attractive city center for both residents and visitors. The Grande Braderie d'automne, of which the flea market is a part, is one of the highlights of this commitment to local commercial animation.

For exhibitors wishing to participate, the association can be reached at 07 75 33 61 95. Individuals can register to set up a stall and take advantage of this opportunity to clear out their closets while meeting their neighbors in a warm atmosphere.

Annonay, the largest northern Ardèche town

Annonay is the most populous commune in the north of the Ardèche department, with nearly 17,000 inhabitants. Located at the confluence of the Cance and Deûme rivers, in a natural basin surrounded by wooded hills, it prospered thanks to the historic leather and paper industries that shaped its urban landscape. But Annonay is above all known worldwide as the birthplace of the invention of the hot air balloon: it was here that the Montgolfier brothers, Joseph and Étienne, made the first public flight of a hot air balloon on June 4, 1783, forever marking the history of aviation.

The Place de la Liberté, the location of the flea market, is one of the emblematic squares of Annonay's historic center. Surrounded by characterful buildings, it is the beating heart of the town's commerce and events. In autumn, when the Grande Braderie animates the surrounding streets, the entire city center takes on the air of a popular festival, bringing together locals and visitors in a shared spirit of Ardèche conviviality.

An autumn event for the whole family

The Brocante & Vide Grenier Annonay+ is an event accessible to all. Entry is completely free for visitors, making it a great leisure activity for families, retirees, students, and anyone who loves to hunt for bargains without breaking the bank. The variety of stalls—clothing, toys, books, tableware, trinkets, furniture, tools, vinyl records, and everyday items—ensures that everyone can find something they like.

Food and drinks are available on site to allow exhibitors and visitors to eat and share a moment of conviviality. The event starts at 9 AM, leaving the whole day to browse the stalls and enjoy the festive atmosphere of Annonay's city center. The combination with the Grande Braderie d'automne makes it a complete outing, combining flea market, shopping, and entertainment for a successful autumn day in Northern Ardèche.

Access to Annonay

Annonay is accessible from Lyon (about 1 hour) via the A7 motorway, exit Chanas, then the D1082. From Saint-Étienne, it takes about 45 minutes via the D1082. Place de la Liberté is located in the heart of the city center, accessible on foot from Annonay station (TER line). Parking is available in the immediate vicinity of the square.