Vide-Greniers de l'Ascension de Bligny-sur-Ouche

Ascension Day Car Boot Sale in the Ouche Valley

Every Ascension Day Thursday, the small commune of Bligny-sur-Ouche organizes a car boot sale that takes over the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville and the Salle des Fêtes. This annual event is an opportunity for individuals to offer their second-hand items — toys, clothes, tableware, trinkets, books, small furniture — in a rural and authentic setting, in the heart of the Ouche valley.

Bligny-sur-Ouche, a village of character between Beaune and Autun

Bligny-sur-Ouche, a commune of about 800 inhabitants, is nestled in the Ouche Valley, between Beaune and Autun, on the borders of the Côte Viticole and the Morvan. The village, crossed by the Ouche river, has a discreet but endearing heritage: stone houses, washhouses, and the parish church. The Voie Verte de l'Ouche, a former railway line transformed into a cycle path, passes nearby, offering visitors the opportunity to combine bargain hunting with a stroll.

A traditional holiday gathering

Ascension Day Thursday is traditionally a good day for car boot sales and flea markets in Burgundy. The one in Bligny-sur-Ouche, human-sized, offers a village and friendly atmosphere that is not found in large urban events. This is the charm of small rural flea markets where unexpected finds are often the most beautiful.

Double space: outdoor and indoor

The combination of the outdoor Place de l'Hôtel de Ville and the indoor Salle des Fêtes allows exhibitors to be accommodated in good conditions, whatever the whims of the spring weather. Visitors can thus enjoy a varied route between outdoor stalls and a covered area.