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The Lapalisse Traffic Jam

Start date
5-11 October 2026
Location
Lapalisse

From October 5 to 11, 2026, the Pays de Lapalisse celebrates the 20th anniversary of its 'Traffic Jam' on National Route 7. The program includes 1,000 vintage vehicles, a retro campsite and a temporary campsite, and a full week of vintage entertainment. The highlight is Saturday the 10th with the reenactment of the historic traffic jam.

Camping

The retro campsite is fully booked. A temporary campsite with 200 pitches opens 5 km away in Servilly from Friday to Sunday, by reservation only; shuttles run from Servilly to Lapalisse. Bookings and prices: +33 6 33 95 61 24.

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Lapalisse, France

46.2484036, 3.6323362
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