7th Attancourtoise Car Boot Sale - Attancourt

7th Attancourtoise Car Boot Sale in Attancourt

The 7th edition of the Attancourtoise Car Boot Sale perfectly illustrates the associative dynamic of small rural communes in Haute-Marne. In Attancourt (52130), this summer car boot sale brings together around thirty exhibitors each year in an intimate and friendly atmosphere, characteristic of human-sized village events.

Attancourt is a small village in the canton of Saint-Dizier, located in an agricultural plain area between the Marne valley and the forests of Haute-Marne. Like many rural communities in this region, it has maintained an active associative life thanks to the volunteer commitment of its inhabitants. The car boot sale is the most visible expression of this each summer.

In its seven years of existence, the Attancourtois Car Boot Sale has found its formula and built a loyal audience. The modest size of the event – around thirty exhibitors – is an asset rather than a handicap: visitors can take their time browsing each stall, chatting with exhibitors, and finding rare items without the crowds of larger fairs. The items offered are typical of the rural attics of Haute-Marne: crockery, textiles, old tools, furniture, toys, and everyday objects from the past.

The event is held every year in August, taking advantage of the summer holidays to attract visitors passing through the region. The setting of the event, in the heart of the village, allows for pleasant strolls and a discovery of the local streets and architecture. The volunteer organizers ensure the welcome of exhibitors and visitors with the smile and generosity typical of rural associations.

For flea market enthusiasts looking to get off the beaten path and avoid crowded flea markets, the Attancourt car boot sale offers an attractive alternative: authentic, relaxed, and full of good surprises.