20th Car Boot Sale of the Torcenay Firefighters

The 20th Car Boot Sale of the Torcenay Firefighters

The Car Boot Sale of the Torcenay Firefighters (52600) celebrates with its 20th edition two decades of faithful presence in the calendar of flea markets in southern Haute-Marne. With its 130 exhibitors, this event has established itself as one of the flagship events of the canton of Chalindrey, attracting bargain hunters from all over Bassigny and neighboring departments.

Torcenay is a village on the plateau between Chalindrey and Montigny-le-Roi, in this southern part of Haute-Marne where Burgundian, Champagne, and Franche-Comté influences mingle. The landscape of hedgerows and mixed forests is typical of Bassigny, this natural region that forms the southern boundary of the department. The numerous ponds and streams that dot the territory make it a popular spot for fishermen and walkers.

The Volunteer Firefighters are one of the most respected and active associations in rural villages in France. In Torcenay, as in many communes, they organize their annual car boot sale to finance equipment for their rescue center and maintain their equipment in good condition. This link between public utility and local entertainment explains the popular success of the event: residents participate all the more willingly because they know that their support directly benefits their safety.

The anniversary edition of the 20th year is an opportunity to measure the progress made since the modest beginnings of the event. With 130 exhibitors, the Torcenay car boot sale offers a fine panorama of second-hand goods: country furniture, earthenware or porcelain tableware, old books, vintage clothing, tools from forgotten trades, toys from another era, and curiosities of all kinds delight the most demanding bargain hunters.