Vide-grenier Foire de la Saint-Gourgon

The Foire de la Saint-Gourgon in La Bazoche-Gouet

Every September, La Bazoche-Gouet hosts one of the most complete and lively rural festivals in the Perche vendômois: the Foire de la Saint-Gourgon. This multifaceted event, named after the local patron saint, combines a car boot sale, a flea market, a gathering of vintage cars and bicycles, an exhibition of industrial engines, and a funfair, in a program that attracts several hundred visitors each year.

A large-scale car boot sale

The car boot sale aspect of the fair brings together about a hundred exhibitors, making it one of the largest second-hand markets in the area. Stalls are set up from 6 am in the streets and squares of La Bazoche-Gouet, offering furniture, crockery, books, toys, tools, clothing, and everyday items. Visitors can arrive early for the best finds, with the fair continuing until 7 pm for those who prefer a more relaxed stroll at the end of the day.

Vintage cars and mechanical heritage

One of the distinctive features of the Foire de la Saint-Gourgon is its heritage and mechanical dimension. From 8 am, a gathering of vintage cars and bicycles takes place under the market hall, offering enthusiasts the chance to admire rare and restored vehicles. An exhibition of old industrial engines complements this heritage aspect, reflecting the organizers' and the public's attachment to rural technical and industrial history.

The funfair and entertainment

The Foire de la Saint-Gourgon also includes a funfair that sets up for the weekend and accompanying entertainment. Car painting, vintage vehicle displays, old bicycle demonstrations, and numerous fairground attractions make this event a true popular festival, bringing together all generations in the warm atmosphere of traditional rural fairs.

Practical information for exhibitors

Registration for the car boot sale opens on July 1st. Prices are €2.50 per linear meter outdoors and €5 per linear meter indoors. Exhibitors are welcomed from 5 am for setup. Contact: Comité des fêtes de La Bazoche-Gouet.

La Bazoche-Gouet, a charming village in Perche vendômois

La Bazoche-Gouet is a charming village in the Perche vendômois, at the crossroads of Eure-et-Loir, Loir-et-Cher, and Sarthe. Its built heritage, church, and hedged lanes make it a pleasant place for an outing. The Foire de la Saint-Gourgon has for many years been one of the emblematic events of this village, which thus celebrates the memory of its patron saint every autumn.

Practical information

The Foire de la Saint-Gourgon takes place in September in La Bazoche-Gouet (28330), in the town center and community hall. Hours: 6 am - 7 pm. Exhibitor access from 5 am. Registration from July 1st. Prices: €2.50/linear meter outdoors, €5/linear meter indoors. Free entry for visitors.