Car boot sale of Cazilhac

A car boot sale rooted in village life

The Cazilhac Car Boot Sale is one of those popular events that punctuate the associative life of Aude villages. Each year, the inhabitants of Cazilhac and neighboring communes take over the village streets and squares to offer their second-hand items, creating an open-air neighborhood party atmosphere.

Cazilhac is a commune in the Aude located in the Aude valley, a few kilometers from Carcassonne. Its green setting and its geographical location in the heart of the Aude make it an ideal starting point for walkers who combine a visit to the market with a discovery of the surroundings.

What you will find at the stalls

The sellers, mostly private individuals, offer a variety of items typical of village car boot sales: children's and adult clothing, toys and board games, books and comics, dishes and kitchen utensils, tools and garden equipment, vinyl records and cassettes, trinkets and decorative items. Vintage and flea market enthusiasts regularly find interesting pieces at these village events where prices remain very affordable.

A friendly and family event

The Cazilhac car boot sale is distinguished by its friendly and family atmosphere. Children accompany their parents in search of toys or books, while the elderly chat over items that evoke shared memories. A refreshment stand is usually run by the organizing association, allowing visitors to cool down and volunteers to fund their activities.

Admission is free for visitors. Private sellers register with the association to reserve their spot. The cost of the spot remains modest, in line with the practices of local associative car boot sales.

Cazilhac and its surroundings

The commune of Cazilhac benefits from a privileged location in the Aude department. In the immediate vicinity of Carcassonne and its famous medieval City, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Cazilhac is also close to the Canal du Midi, another World Heritage jewel. Visitors coming from further afield can thus take advantage of their trip to explore this territory rich in history and landscapes.

The Minervois and Corbières, two renowned wine-growing regions, surround the commune, offering the opportunity to extend the day with an oenological discovery. Local producers' markets and cooperative wineries complete the local discovery offerings.