Vide-grenier de Noustoulet — Saint-Germain-Laprade

The Noustoulet Car Boot Sale in Saint-Germain-Laprade

Saint-Germain-Laprade is a commune in Haute-Loire, in the immediate vicinity of Le Puy-en-Velay, of which it is one of the residential communes. It includes numerous hamlets and villages scattered throughout the Velay countryside, including Noustoulet, a small rural village nestled in the basalt hills of the Velay region. The Place du Fournil in Noustoulet – at the heart of the hamlet, in the shade of the chestnut trees – is the natural gathering place for this village community.

A Hamlet Car Boot Sale, Friendly and Authentic

Every last Sunday of June, the Place du Fournil in Noustoulet is covered with stands and stalls for the annual car boot sale. This human-sized event, organized by the inhabitants of the hamlet and the commune of Saint-Germain-Laprade, offers an authentic atmosphere that can only be found in village events. Individuals and families offer everyday items, clothing, toys, tools, crockery, and trinkets in a spirit of reuse and sharing.

Accessible Conditions and On-Site Catering

The exhibitor fee is set at €5 for 5 linear meters, with an additional €1 per extra meter, making it a very accessible event for individuals wishing to clear out their attics. The refreshments and food offered on site allow everyone to spend a full day in Noustoulet without having to leave for lunch. The festive and relaxed atmosphere that reigns on the Place du Fournil transforms this car boot sale into a true moment of social life for the hamlet.

A Late Spring Event in Velay

The last Sunday of June corresponds to a particularly pleasant time in Haute-Loire, as spring ends and summer begins. The days are long, the light is beautiful over the Velay hills, and the rural atmosphere of Noustoulet invites leisurely strolls. To reach the hamlet, leave Le Puy-en-Velay via the RD103 towards Brives-Charensac and Saint-Germain-Laprade, then follow the signs for Noustoulet.