Car boot sale of Bon Temps Cueillir in Francescas

The car boot sale of Bon Temps Cueillir in Francescas

The association Bon Temps Cueillir organizes a car boot sale every year on rue Montouzin in Francescas, for the benefit of the residents of the town's retirement home. This solidarity and friendly event brings together exhibitors and bargain hunters in one of the region's prettiest bastides, on the border of Lot-et-Garonne and Gers.

A car boot sale for the elderly

The unique aspect of this car boot sale is its charitable purpose: the profits are entirely donated for the benefit of the residents of the Francescas retirement home. The association Bon Temps Cueillir, whose name evokes the Gascon saying to enjoy the present moment, works for the well-being of the town's elderly residents. Participating in this car boot sale as an exhibitor or visitor means contributing to concrete intergenerational solidarity.

Rue Montouzin, heart of the bastide

The car boot sale takes place rue Montouzin, one of the main streets of Francescas. This street, lined with old half-timbered and stone houses, offers a charming setting for a day of treasure hunting. Private exhibitors offer clothes, toys, crockery, books, trinkets, small furniture, and everyday items. The pitch is available at €2.50 per linear meter, and booking can be done by phone at 06 07 78 66 12.

Francescas, a charming bastide between Gers and Lot-et-Garonne

Francescas is a bastide founded in the 13th century, located in the southern part of Lot-et-Garonne, on the immediate border of the Gers department. This village of character, perched on a rocky outcrop, retains remarkable architectural heritage: ruins of the castle of the bishops of Condom, Romanesque church, medieval streets, and a panorama of the Baïse valley. Francescas is also renowned for its artisanal biscuits, a local specialty that has become an emblematic regional product.

A bridge between Gascogne and Agenais

Located at the crossroads of Gers and Lot-et-Garonne, Francescas benefits from a dual cultural identity, both Gascon and Agenais. Bargain hunters from Gers in Ténarèze and Armagnac regularly frequent this car boot sale, as do enthusiasts from Lot and Agenais. This border position makes the event a meeting place for communities from both departments, in the spirit of sharing that characterizes associative events in the Southwest.

Refreshments and light catering

The Bon Temps Cueillir association offers light catering on-site, allowing visitors to eat while enjoying the day of treasure hunting. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed, reflecting the lifestyle of this village that cultivates the Gascon art of living.