Car boot sale of Castelnau de Biran

Treasure hunting in a Gascon castelnau

The Castelnau de Biran car boot sale is more than just a village flea market: it's an immersive experience in the heart of Gascon heritage. Exhibitors' stalls spread out in the medieval alleys of this perched village, between half-timbered houses, stone staircases, and panoramic views of the Gers hillsides. The association La Cerise sur le Château, which works to animate and promote the village, organizes this event every late summer.

Biran, an exceptional castelnau

Biran is a remarkable Gascon castelnau, perched on a rocky outcrop 15 km west of Auch. This fortified village of 400 inhabitants preserves intact medieval heritage: a 13th-century gate tower, the Romanesque church of Saint-Barthélemy, cobbled streets, and half-timbered houses. The site offers a spectacular panorama of the Pyrenees mountain range on a clear day. Biran is one of those hidden gems of Gascogne that the car boot sale allows you to discover or rediscover.

La Cerise sur le Château

The association La Cerise sur le Château brings together the inhabitants and friends of Biran around cultural and festive projects. The summer car boot sale is one of the highlights of its annual program, alongside concerts, exhibitions, and activities for children. The profits from the event contribute to the life of the association and the maintenance of the village heritage.

A flea market in a postcard setting

The configuration of narrow streets and miniature squares creates an intimate atmosphere conducive to treasure hunting. Regional furniture, antique tableware, Gascon linens, country tools, books, and trinkets are displayed at the foot of ancient walls. Refreshments and food, often featuring local products (foie gras, magret, Gascony wines), complete this flea market day in the Gers region.