Vide-Grenier and Floralies of Asprières

A Spring Gathering Between Bargains and Florals

Each spring, the village of Asprières hosts its Vide-Grenier et Floralies, an event that skillfully blends the tradition of a car boot sale with a plant market. Organized by the Amicale des Parents d'Élèves and the Comité des Fêtes d'Asprières, this event takes over the rue du Midi and the areas around the village hall for a day of outdoor conviviality, starting at 8 am.

A Car Boot Sale in the Heart of Aveyron

Private sellers set up along the rue du Midi to offer visitors a wide variety of items: crockery and ceramics, books and comics, clothing and accessories, toys and board games, gardening tools, furniture, and decorative trinkets. The atmosphere is that of a village car boot sale, warm and relaxed, where it's pleasant to stroll and bargain.

The Floralies: A Popular Plant Market

The unique feature of this event is its floralies component, a plant market that attracts amateur gardeners and botany enthusiasts. Local nurseries and producers present a wide selection of perennial plants, annual flowers, shrubs, vegetable plants, and aromatics. This flower market is an ideal opportunity to prepare your garden for the warmer days, with personalized advice from horticultural professionals.

Asprières, a Village Between Lot and Ségala

Asprières is a commune in the Aveyron department, in the Occitanie region, a member of the Communauté de communes Grand-Figeac – Haut-Ségala – Balaguier d'Olt. Located about ten kilometers southeast of Figeac and near Capdenac-Gare, the village overlooks the Lot valley from a plateau stretching between 167 and 546 meters above sea level. Its 753 inhabitants, the Aspriérois, live in a preserved rural setting, dotted with hiking trails and rolling landscapes typical of the Aveyron Ségala.

Heritage and Discoveries in the Surroundings

While Asprières is a quiet village, its surroundings are full of heritage treasures. The Saint-Martial church and the Vernet church are the commune's religious buildings. A few kilometers away, visitors can discover the medieval village of Conques, a UNESCO World Heritage site on the Routes of Santiago de Compostela. The proximity of Figeac, a city of art and history famous for its Champollion museum, adds to the tourist appeal of this area.

A Friendly and Gourmet Day

The organization includes breakfast starting at 8 am to welcome exhibitors and early visitors. A meal is also offered on-site, featuring local dishes such as veal head or tripe, popular specialties in this part of Aveyron. This rustic catering contributes to the festive atmosphere of the day and allows attendees to regain strength between discoveries.