Vide-Greniers de Coltines

Bargain hunting by the Coltines water body

Every May 8th, the Coltines water body (15170) hosts a car boot sale that takes advantage of the remarkable natural setting of this site, at over 1,000 meters altitude on the plateau of the Planèze de Saint-Flour. Private exhibitors set up their stalls by the water, offering a varied range of second-hand items: furniture, crockery, trinkets, clothing, toys, books, and tools. Bargain hunters take advantage of this public holiday to stroll among the stalls in a green and peaceful setting.

The Planèze de Saint-Flour, a unique high-altitude plateau

Coltines is a commune in the Planèze de Saint-Flour, one of the largest basalt plateaus in Europe, stretching between 950 and 1,100 meters altitude at the foot of the Plomb du Cantal. This area, shaped by volcanism and cattle farming, offers landscapes of vast grassy expanses dotted with traditional mountain huts and farms. The communal water body, developed for leisure, is a natural gathering place for the inhabitants.

A friendly village event

The Coltines car boot sale is a human-scale event, organized in the spirit of conviviality that characterizes the rural communes of Cantal. Visitors, whether they are residents of the Planèze or passing tourists, appreciate the relaxed and warm atmosphere of this spring gathering. The water body offers a pleasant setting for families, with children able to enjoy the green spaces while parents hunt for bargains.

On the doorstep of Saint-Flour

Located about fifteen kilometers from Saint-Flour, a cathedral city perched on its basalt butte, Coltines benefits from its proximity to this sub-prefecture of Cantal. The May 8th car boot sale thus attracts a wider population base, with bargain hunters from Saint-Flour and its surroundings not hesitating to make the trip for this day of high-altitude treasure hunting.