Vide-Grenier de Vailhourles

The Vide-Grenier de Vailhourles: two days of treasure hunting in a heated hall

Every year in March, the small village of Vailhourles, nestled in the Aveyron hills a few kilometers from Villefranche-de-Rouergue, hosts a car boot sale much appreciated by locals and treasure hunters in the region. The event takes place over two days, Saturday and Sunday, in the village's heated village hall, offering a comfortable setting regardless of the capricious late winter weather in Aveyron.

An event organized by Les Joyeux Bourbons

The association Les Joyeux Bourbons orchestrates this popular event. The careful organization allows exhibitors to benefit from indoor pitches with tables and chairs provided, while outdoor pitches are also available for those who wish to set up outdoors. Prices remain accessible: 4 euros per linear meter per day indoors and 2 euros per linear meter per day outdoors.

Finds for all tastes

As with all rural car boot sales in Aveyron, the stalls at the Vailhourles car boot sale offer a wide variety of items: crockery and trinkets, books and comics, clothes and shoes, toys and board games, tools and small furniture, decorative items, and many other treasures from cellars and attics. Negotiable prices and the relaxed atmosphere make it an ideal meeting place for families and flea market enthusiasts.

Vailhourles, a village with Aveyronnais charm

A rural commune of some 600 inhabitants, Vailhourles is located in western Aveyron, within the territory of the Ouest Aveyron community of communes. The village, surrounded by rolling landscapes typical of Rouergue, benefits from a privileged geographical location between Villefranche-de-Rouergue and the gorges of the Aveyron. The village hall, located in the town center, is easily accessible and has free parking nearby.

An anticipated end-of-winter event

The choice of March to organize this car boot sale is not insignificant: the heated village hall allows for a friendly event even when outdoor temperatures are still cool. It is one of the first car boot sales of the season in the area, making it a particularly anticipated event for bargain hunters eager to resume their tours after winter. Admission is free for visitors, and opening hours are generally from 9 am to 6 pm on both days.