Car boot sale of Class 67 of Mandeure

The Car Boot Sale of Class 67 of Mandeure: A Conscript Tradition

In France, conscript classes — groups of people born in the same year — regularly organize events to meet up and celebrate their milestone birthdays. The Car Boot Sale of Class 67 of Mandeure is part of this popular and festive tradition, bringing together natives of 1967 from Mandeure and neighboring towns for a day of friendly bargain hunting.

The Jean d'Ormesson Cultural Centre, a Gathering Place

Organized at the Jean d'Ormesson Cultural Centre in Mandeure, this car boot sale hosts about fifty private sellers in the town's large multi-purpose hall. Clothes, toys, books, tableware, trinkets, and everyday objects are offered at private seller prices, in a relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere characteristic of these local community events.

Mandeure, in the Heart of the Pays de Montbéliard

Mandeure is a commune in the Pays de Montbéliard with rich Gallo-Roman traces, including the remains of the ancient theatre of Epomanduodurum, classified as historical monuments. Bordered by the Doubs river, it offers a pleasant living environment between industrial plain and preserved nature. The Class 67 car boot sale is part of the community vitality of this town, which has several thousand inhabitants and a dynamic cultural and sports life.

About Fifty Sellers

With around fifty sellers, this event is human-sized, giving it a warm and accessible atmosphere. Visitors can take their time to chat with the sellers, who are often neighbors or acquaintances, and find items at very affordable prices. Entry is free for visitors.