La Lande Festival Committee Flea Markets - Carmaux

A historic festival committee in the Carmaux basin

The La Lande Festival Committee is part of the essential community fabric of Carmaux, a former mining town in northern Tarn. For decades, this volunteer organisation has animated the La Lande neighbourhood with a rich programme: patron saint festival, meals, spring and summer flea markets. The Jean-Jaurès park events have become one of the most regular and popular bargain-hunting events in the area.

The green setting of Jean-Jaurès park

Set at 11 boulevard Charles de Gaulle, the stalls unfold in Jean-Jaurès park, a green haven at the heart of Carmaux. Tall trees provide welcome summer shade, lawns and paths host comfortable stands. The park bears the name of the socialist orator born in the department, a key figure in the history of the mining basin.

What you will find

Mostly private sellers with crockery, linen, books, toys, comic books, vinyl records, small furniture, children's and adults' clothing, various trinkets, tools. The park is large enough for dozens of exhibitors and relaxed browsing. Stalls open in the morning and often last into the late afternoon.

The tripous meal, a Tarn tradition

Beyond browsing, La Lande flea markets are known for their tripous meal prepared by committee volunteers. Typical of southern Aveyron and northern Tarn, tripous - slow-cooked sheep tripe bundles - are served with potatoes. Other activities punctuate the season: pétanque competitions, wood games, escape games depending on the edition.

When to come

Several editions throughout spring and summer. A chance to combine bargain hunting with discovering the Carmaux basin and its lively community spirit, heir to the area's solidarity traditions.