School Fundraising Flea Market of Ville-sur-Jarnioux

The Sou des Écoles flea market, a solidarity tradition in Ville-sur-Jarnioux

The Ville-sur-Jarnioux School Flea Market is rooted in local associative tradition. Organized by the Sou des Écoles — the parent association that helps fund school activities and outings — this annual flea market is both a popular celebration and an act of solidarity for the village's schoolchildren. Private and professional sellers gather in the streets of Ville-sur-Jarnioux to offer a wide choice of second-hand items. Proceeds fund school trips, extracurricular activities and educational materials.

Ville-sur-Jarnioux, a village in the Pierres Dorées country

Ville-sur-Jarnioux is a village in the Pierres Dorées country, a region of southern Beaujolais whose name evokes the golden hue of the limestone used to build its houses, châteaux and villages. This remarkable built heritage, which gives the entire area a warm and luminous appearance, contributes to the area's tourist appeal. Ville-sur-Jarnioux, with its listed château and picturesque lanes, is one of the emblematic villages of this heritage land.