Vide-Grenier de Pleaux

An August 15th Car Boot Sale on Place d'Empeyssine

Every year, on August 15th, the Place d'Empeyssine in Pleaux hosts a car boot sale as part of the traditional festivities for this public holiday. From 8:30 am to 6:00 pm, private sellers offer their items to bargain hunters and strollers in a festive and summery atmosphere.

A Full Day of Festivities

The August 15th car boot sale in Pleaux is not an isolated event: it is part of a day of festivities that continues into the evening. A dance is organized that same evening, and the day concludes with fireworks at 11:00 pm, offering a pyrotechnic show above the rooftops of this medieval town.

Pleaux, a Town of Character in Cantal

Pleaux is a small town of character in northwestern Cantal, perched on a rocky outcrop between the Gorges de la Dordogne and those of the Maronne. The town retains a rich medieval heritage with its old houses, narrow streets, and remains of fortifications. The car boot sale offers an opportunity to discover this heritage while strolling among the stalls.

A Preserved Natural Area

Located in the western part of Cantal, Pleaux is at the heart of a preserved natural area, between deep valleys and high plateaus. Its proximity to the Gorges de la Dordogne and the Barrage de l'Aigle makes it a popular tourist destination in the summer, which contributes to the attendance of the car boot sale by passing vacationers.