Shopping tips Auvergne

This depot-sales shop is dedicated to new, second-hand and end-of-series childcare equipment, in clothing (this section concerns both children and expectant mothers) as well as furniture for children, games and toys. A bargain corner! You will be welcomed by real childcare specialists who will help you find the right product for you. In the event of a deposit of material for sale: the team controls each product, estimates its selling price and drafts a contract indicating the amount that will be given to you once the item is sold. In the shop or behind your computer, you will have to be the first to win the item of your dreams.

We see it from the motorway, and if you take the time to climb up to it, you will enjoy a magnificent point of view, according to some of the most beautiful of the department. The Virgin, erected in 1869 by Aristide Belloc in stone of Beaucaire, from the top of its 21 m, symbolically offers the entire earth to the child Jesus and crushing the serpent, symbol of evil. From the top of its butte, it dominates the entire department of Puy de Dome and beyond: The Monts Mountains, the Sancy or the dome of Dome, the great advantage of this lookout is to offer a view to 360 degrees. On the site, an orientation table allows to locate as well as a Colchester, point of information for curious tourists. Note that for the most courageous, a path allows you to climb from the village of Monton to the butte, where the Virgin stands.

Located just beside the entrance to the chapel of the Visitation Museum, this tiny store looks like a charming cabinet of curiosities. You can find decorative objects from the past, but also from far away countries. Some paintings with classic and varied themes, a panel of dishes of the time, vases, some jewels, some second-hand clothes allowing to please oneself with clothes not found elsewhere, and pretty fabrics as one does not make any more. All kinds of bargain hunters, always looking for a rarity, are bound to find something they like.

The Beautiful Lives is a trendy and vintage deposit-sale that feels like a big dressing. This is the creation of Sandrine Michaux, also artist. Here, point of mediocrity: articles are selected only if they are in good condition and good brands, including Sonia Rykiel, Maje, Kenzo, Sandro, etc. The vintage radius allows you to find the small room that will make the difference of your clothes. Women clothes, shoes, bags and accessories, jewelry and small gift objects… The originality of the Belles Lives is its radius dedicated to creators, artisans and artists' exhibition. In this great vacuum-dressing, hard not to find his heart.

JeRecycle Parc is a key player in the local and solidarity economy. The principle: to offer a new life to products. Everyone can drop off objects at the workshop where they will be repaired or diverted. Only bulky donations require prior agreement. The store offers everything: clothes, furniture, dishes, decoration, books, computer equipment and small appliances at very low prices. Ecological awareness and creative workshops are offered. The store concretizes through its team a social project of reinsertion.

Ethical, eco-responsible, unique clothes, made in Auvergne... we sign right away! This is what Greencouture offers in the heart of downtown Lempdes. The recycling center specialized in textiles is based on the social and solidarity economy model. It offers different workshops: greenfactory which is the recycling center where the collection of fabrics and the creation of clothes and accessories from them take place. These articles are then sold in the greenshop. It doesn't stop there, sewing classes are also available, as well as an associative café where you can taste organic drinks or from local producers. A complete concept!

Fromagerie de Saint-Flour is part of Fromageries Occitanes, which operates in the Massif Central and the Pyrenees. One of the town's biggest employers, the Saint-Flour plant produces only blue-veined cheeses, i.e., blue cheeses such as the AOP fourme d'Ambert or its house specialty, the creamy bleu de Saint-Flour. All these products, as well as the company's full range of cheeses, can be found on site in the factory store.

New year, new address for Balkane friperie. From now on, the thrift shop is located on rue Fontgiève. But if you're looking for a bargain, don't worry: the offer is still the same. The address is still a real goldmine for fashionistas, who will love rummaging through the shelves. On the racks, clothes come in a wide variety of styles and brands, so there's something for everyone. And that's why we regularly come up with great finds. It's a pleasant, committed shopping trip that gives clothes a new lease of life. The owner's cheerfulness and dynamism add a touch of fun to the experience.

Vintage is all the rage, and Charline Remuson is no exception! After several years on the web, where she ran an online store, she now runs a boutique in the Salins district. Once you've pushed open the door of this shop dedicated to ^20th-century design, you'll find yourself back a few decades in the past. Ready-to-wear for children, women and men alike, furniture, decorative objects, lighting and accessories from the 1930s to 2000, there's something for everyone. The enthusiast chooses beautiful pieces, the cost of which is not negligible. But does falling in love have a price? If you think that indulging yourself is essential, go to Charline's and succumb to temptation. For bargain-hunters, the boutique is open on Sunday mornings, at the same time as the flea market.

As well as the pleasure of browsing, snooping, trying on and finding THE right blouse, the right vintage bag and the right pair of sunglasses, all for just a few coins, you'll find a smiling team in a country and pop rock musical atmosphere! It's a fun store with lots of items for €2, €3 and €5... clothes, shoes, accessories, plaids and other curiosities. The boutique also offers top brands, depending on availability, at very attractive prices. The ideal place to find the must-have item for the coming season without emptying your wallet.

Is that old radio lying around your grandmother's house stylishly designed, but no longer really practical? Are you disappointed by that 1970s radio you found at a flea market last Sunday, because there's nothing you can do with it? A.bsolument vintage brings them up to date and modern! How does it work? It starts with a thorough dusting of the radio, continues with the installation of Bluetooth, and ends with the addition of a quality speaker. All the parts used are of the highest quality, and everything is designed to last. There's even a 5-year warranty. So, are you ready to listen to your favorite artists on a radio that's both retro and modern?

Throughout the year, many people are looking to spruce up their home decor. But it is sometimes difficult to find the rare pearls when it comes to second-hand products. The 150 exhibitors of the Salins flea market are there to offer a thousand and one objects. Every Sunday morning, the Place des Salins welcomes professionals and individuals alike. And the visitors are not mistaken since they are up to 10 000 to frequent the alleys. To empty your attic, all you have to do is send an e-mail, a letter or a phone call to reserve a spot.

At the top of the rue des Gras is a rather unique store in Clermont: a specialist of military surplus. With its paintings and camouflages, the frontage announces the color. The place is well known to airsoft and paintball enthusiasts. The space is certainly a little cramped, but it is optimized. One takes a malicious pleasure to rummage between the gabardines, jackets, fatigues, headgear, cutlasses, military "decorations", badges and other bottles. At the beginning of 2023, the Globe-Trotter store was taken over by Mode Tactique, already installed on Avenue du Roussillon in Aubière. Advice and professionalism are still required.

Here we select only quality products in good condition. This principle is certainly the key to the success of this store, which offers its customers an ever-expanding choice in a variety of disciplines: bicycles with a BMX section and all the accessories needed to practice safely, combat sports, body-building equipment... All the sports and nutritional accessories are present. The store also has a repair service that takes care of the equipment that customers come to sell to put it in working order. Shopping is also done on the website, DV Sport ensuring secure payment and delivery.

The Happy Cash store is located near Gaillard Square, it is quite rare to report this location in downtown. However, the concept is already well known and remains the same: a team of buyers-sellers welcomes buyers and/or sellers in this space dedicated to buying - and therefore selling - hi-fi products, TV, music, photo, computer and appliances, and even video games and Dvds. There are also some jewels and a few tools. Therefore, a large choice is offered to equip or troubleshoot at small prices. The shop guarantees a two month warranty on the equipment and allows to barter directly in store.

Troc.com is a network of nearly 200 stores in France. The concept is well known, but it is brilliantly taken up here: you deposit your furniture, appliances, audio/video, leisure, DIY, and everything else you want to get rid of, and Troc.com sells them for you. The team can come to your home to estimate your items, or you can send photos via the brand's website, and even increase your chances of selling thanks to this same site, since all the items in the shop are available online. Let us salute the panache of the creator, Jean-Pierre Boudier, who set up his first depot in 1982, when he was unemployed at the end of his career.

Since 1990, Gentleman Barbier has been perpetuating the tradition of artisanal shaving in Thiers, the cutlery capital of France. The workshop offers exceptional shaving brushes and razors, made from noble materials such as horn and precious wood. Gentleman Barbier guarantees a precise, comfortable shave, for soft, perfectly smooth skin. More than just a brand, it's a unique expertise and a passion for the art of traditional shaving. It's an address not to be missed by men who love to take care of themselves and collectors of exceptional objects.

Christel offers you in the heart of the historic centre of Clermont-Ferrand this shop made up of second-hand clothes from top-of-the-range brands such as Zara, Maje, Eric Bompard or IKKS. She also makes deposit-sales: the clothes you deposit there remain two months and you recover between 30 and 50 % of the sale. You can also find jewellery or accessories from local designers, such as "clic'o cou" from an Auvergne woollen designer for the winter with more summery versions as well. You can also discover a fair trade centre with Tuareg, pre-Colombian, Afghan and Vietnamese creations. A shop to discover.