Brocante les Bouysses de Mercuès

The Brocante les Bouysses: Treasure Hunting in the Heart of a Quercy Wine Estate

In the heart of the Lot Valley, in the enchanting setting of Château les Bouysses in Mercuès (46090), an exceptional flea market and car boot sale is held every year. Organized by the Violetta association, this event offers one of the most original atmospheres on the Lot's flea market scene: exhibitors set up on the grounds of a renowned AOC Cahors wine estate, surrounded by vines and facing the Lot river.

Château les Bouysses, a Unique Setting for a Flea Market

Château les Bouysses is a remarkable 48-hectare wine estate (24 hectares of vines and 24 hectares of hazelnut trees), located in Mercuès, about ten kilometers from Cahors. The estate, whose Cahors wines made from Malbec (Côt) are considered benchmarks of the appellation, features a château, historic cellars, and a shop selling local wines and products. The estate also houses a permanent flea market and antique shop. The annual flea market naturally fits into this exceptional heritage environment.

Around 60 Exhibitors in a Vineyard Setting

The Château les Bouysses flea market brings together around 60 exhibitors, offering antique furniture, tableware, decorative objects, books, and various curiosities. The estate's grounds, with its shaded alleys between vines and hazelnut groves, provide a green and pleasant outdoor setting for browsing the stalls. The Violetta association, which organizes several flea markets in the Cahors area, coordinates and manages the event.

Violetta, an Association Organizing Flea Markets in the Lot

The Violetta association is a Cahors-area organization that runs several flea markets and car boot sales in the Lot Valley and its surroundings, notably in Mercuès, Arcambal, and Espère. Its knowledge of the local fabric and its players allows it to offer well-organized events, adapted to the specificities of each location. Its presence at Château les Bouysses is particularly welcome, as the estate is ideally suited for this type of heritage event.

Mercuès, Between River and Vineyards

Mercuès is a wine village in the Lot Valley, halfway between Cahors and Puy-l'Évêque. Its medieval château (a luxury hotel overlooking the river) and Château les Bouysses make it one of the most photographed sites in the Cahors vineyards. Hikers and cyclists on the Lot towpath pass by the estate's vineyards, making Mercuès a must-visit location for discovering the Lot.

Practical Information

The Brocante les Bouysses takes place at Château les Bouysses, 1149 Rue du Lac de Courtil, 46090 Mercuès. Approximately 60 exhibitors. Free admission for visitors. Date varies by year. Possibility to visit the wine shop and the permanent flea market shop on the estate.