Brocante de Lutry Verified listing

Located between Lausanne and Vevey in Switzerland, Lutry looks like a vacation spot in the summer. No wonder this medieval town is also known as the St. Tropez Vaudois. Strolling along the lake while enjoying an ice cream, renting a sailboat for the day, or simply having a drink on one of the many terraces while perfecting your French with other guests are some of the most common activities in Lutry.

But if the beach and the canteen, as well as the marinas lined with restaurants, are Lutry's most famous attractions throughout the year, there's something else this place is famous for: its annual spring flea market.

Once a year, the Brocante de Lutry gathers more than 65 antique dealers who set up their stalls along the banks of the Lutry for a three-day flea market. Art deco frames and paintings, vintage glassware, local crockery, old mirrors and clocks, jars and pottery, cutlery, candlesticks, jewelry, vintage chairs, old dolls and toys... you name it, the Lutry flea market is always a good time for bargain hunters, tourists or just passers-by!

But besides the pleasure of finding a hidden gem or simply discovering the arts and crafts of a bygone era in a relaxed atmosphere, the real highlight of the Lutry flea market is certainly the scenic view from the shores of Lake Geneva or Lac Leman. Covering 133 square miles (345 km2), Lake Geneva is one of the largest lakes in Western Europe.

And since the region is famous for its mild summer temperatures and unbeatable weather conditions (think blue skies and sunshine...), a trip to the Brocante de Lutry is a trip in itself that won't disappoint.

And even if you don't find what you're looking for, if a merchant doesn't lower his price enough, or if that beautiful Art Nouveau necklace is snatched up by a faster customer, it doesn't really matter. The view from the shores of Lac Leman is a reward in itself.

Now, do what tourists do in Lutry: enjoy an ice cream, rent a sailboat, or just have a (well-deserved) drink on one of the many terraces while perfecting your French with other customers.