Garage sale, musical brocante and May Day lily of the valley festival in this Beaujolais wine village
In Arnas, May Day is a double celebration: the Lily of the Valley Festival and the Garage Sale and Musical Brocante combine to offer a festive day full of atmosphere. In this Beaujolais wine village near Villefranche-sur-Saône, brocante and garage sale sellers mingle with musical entertainment and lily of the valley stalls, for a joyful and convivial 1st of May in the Beaujolais vineyard.
May Day in Arnas is the festive convergence of the garage sale, the musical brocante and the traditional Lily of the Valley Festival. In the streets and squares of this Beaujolais town, private sellers and antique dealers offer clothing, toys, books, trinkets and all manner of objects. Musical entertainment punctuates the day, creating a joyful and festive atmosphere. The Lily of the Valley Festival, a May Day tradition, recalls the charm of popular spring celebrations. Visitors and families can thus combine the pleasures of browsing for bargains, discovering local musical talent and the joy of giving or receiving a lucky sprig of lily of the valley, in the purest tradition of the first of May.
Arnas (69400) is a commune in the Beaujolais wine region, in the immediate vicinity of Villefranche-sur-Saône, the capital of Beaujolais. The village is surrounded by vines that produce Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages wines, appreciated by lovers of fruity wines. Arnas benefits from a privileged location, well served by roads and public transport, equidistant between Lyon and Mâcon on the national road running along the Saône.
Garage Sale and Musical Brocante – Arnas May Day Festival, Friday 1 May 2026. Brocante, music and lily of the valley in this Beaujolais wine village (69400). Free entry.
Arnas is accessible from Villefranche-sur-Saône (about 3 km) or from Lyon (about 30 km) via the national road along the Saône or the A6 motorway. On-site parking available.
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