Vide-grenier de la Fête d'automne de Villemandeur

The Grande Fête d'automne du Gâtinais in Villemandeur

Every autumn, on the first Sunday of October, Villemandeur reinvents its Domaine de Lisledon to host the Grande Fête d'automne du Gâtinais. This popular and family-friendly event combines a car boot sale, a flea market, a country market, and a mechanical music festival in a rural and friendly setting.

A car boot sale with 250 exhibitors in the heart of the Gâtinais

The car boot sale is one of the highlights of this autumn day. Around 250 private sellers and antique dealers set up in the estate's park to offer their finds: antique furniture and objects, crockery, books and records, toys, clothing, tools, and trinkets. The pitch is offered at €3 per linear meter, an accessible price that encourages private participation.

A country market and local crafts

The Grande Fête d'automne is not just a car boot sale. A country market brings together local producers and artisans offering the flavors and know-how of the Gâtinais region: honeys, cheeses, jams, pottery, basketry, and textile creations. This gastronomic and artisanal dimension significantly enriches the event and attracts a diverse audience.

Barrel organ and mechanical music festival

One of the original features of the Fête d'automne is its barrel organ and mechanical music festival. Collectors and enthusiasts come to present their instruments: fairground organs, music boxes, musical automatons, and other marvels of sound mechanics. These often centuries-old instruments create a nostalgic and enchanted sound atmosphere that delights young and old alike.

A day of conviviality at the Domaine de Lisledon

The Domaine de Lisledon, with its château and vast wooded park, offers an ideal setting for this autumn day. On-site catering, a tombola with numerous prizes, children's entertainment, and a collective good mood make this festival a friendly interlude before the rigors of winter. Entry is free for all visitors.

Villemandeur and its seasonal events

With its 4 Days of celebration in July and its Autumn Festival in October, Villemandeur asserts its festive vocation and its commitment to animating local life. These two complementary events each have their own identity and build a loyal audience, increasingly large, coming from Montargis and the entire Gâtinais region.