AOB Bozouls Car Boot Sale

The AOB Car Boot Sale: Sporting Camaraderie in Bozouls

Every spring, the football section of Avenir Olympique Bozoulais (AOB) organizes its car boot sale in the village of Bozouls, in the heart of Aveyron. This popular event brings together locals, families, and passers-by for the joy of discovery and good deals. Set up on Allée Paul Causse, individual sellers offer a wide variety of items: clothing, toys, books, tableware, small furniture, trinkets, and decorative objects. The atmosphere is warm and accessible to all, driven by the associative and sporting spirit of AOB.

AOB, a Pillar of Bozouls' Sporting Life

Avenir Olympique Bozoulais Omnisports (AOBO) is a unifying structure that brings together 14 affiliated sports clubs, covering disciplines as varied as football, basketball, judo, karate, volleyball, tennis, and traditional games. The football section, which organizes the car boot sale, fields several competitive teams, from senior men and women to youth categories. The proceeds from the car boot sale help finance the club's sporting activities and contribute to local life.

Bozouls, the Village with the Spectacular Canyon

Bozouls is an Aveyron village of nearly 3,000 inhabitants, located on the Causse Comtal, about twenty kilometers northeast of Rodez. The commune owes its international fame to its extraordinary geological curiosity: the Trou de Bozouls, a natural horseshoe-shaped canyon carved by the Dourdou into the limestone of the causse. With its 400-meter diameter and 100-meter depth, this natural cirque offers a striking spectacle. Classified as a Natural Sensitive Area, it is home to remarkable biodiversity, including the Eurasian Eagle-Owl and the Peregrine Falcon, the world's fastest raptor, which nest on its cliffs.

A Setting of Heritage and Nature

Beyond the canyon, Bozouls boasts quality architectural heritage. The Sainte-Fauste Church, perched on the rocky spur in the heart of the horseshoe, overlooks the dizzying green void of the canyon and offers one of the most photographed panoramas in Aveyron. Wooden walkways allow visitors to descend to the bottom of the Dourdou gorges and discover its natural richness through educational panels. The site has received Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice award for eight consecutive years, highlighting its tourist appeal.

Finds for Every Taste

The AOB car boot sale offers the classic range of items found at Aveyron events: clothing and shoes for the whole family, toys and board games, books and comics, tableware and kitchen utensils, DIY and gardening tools, trinkets and decorative objects. Prices are negotiable, and bargains are plentiful, especially for early birds who take advantage of the opening at 8 AM.

Practical Information for Visitors

The car boot sale takes place from 8 AM to 12 PM on Allée Paul Causse in Bozouls. Entry is free for visitors. In case of bad weather, the event is moved to the village hall. Bozouls is easily accessible from Rodez via the D920, about a 20-minute drive. Parking is available on the outskirts of the village. Visitors can extend their morning with a walk along the canyon and enjoy the village's shops and restaurants.