Car boot sale of the Comité des Fêtes of Ferrières-en-Gâtinais

The Car Boot Sale of the Comité des Fêtes of Ferrières-en-Gâtinais: The Return of Treasure Hunters

Ferrières-en-Gâtinais is one of the most beautiful towns in the Loiret, proud of its 7th-century Benedictine abbey and its remarkably preserved historic center. It is in this exceptional heritage setting that the Comité des Fêtes organizes its annual end-of-summer car boot sale every last Sunday of September. On Place Saint-Macé and Boulevard de la Brèche, exhibitors set up for a long day of autumn treasure hunting.

The End-of-Summer Car Boot Sale

After the summer, the car boot sale organized by the Comité des Fêtes marks the return for treasure hunting enthusiasts in the Gâtinais region. Unlike summer events, this autumn gathering benefits from a more intimate atmosphere and a particularly photogenic setting, with the first autumn colors on the trees and the golden stones of the abbey church in the background.

Place Saint-Macé and Boulevard de la Brèche

The flea market occupies two complementary spaces: Place Saint-Macé, framed by the abbey church and half-timbered houses, and Boulevard de la Brèche, a wider avenue that can accommodate bulky items such as furniture and large appliances. This distribution ensures that each exhibitor has a suitable spot and offers visitors a varied route.

Flexible and Accessible Organization

The Comité des Fêtes of Ferrières advocates for an open and accessible organization: exhibitors are welcomed on-site from 4 am, with no prior reservation or selection required. Simply arrive at the desired time to get a spot. Entry is free for all visitors, who can browse from 6 am to 7 pm.

Ferrières-en-Gâtinais, a Tourist and Cultural Stop

Beyond the car boot sale, a visit to Ferrières-en-Gâtinais is always an opportunity to discover or rediscover this jewel of the Gâtinais. The abbey, the abbey church with its magnificent stained glass windows, and the medieval streets with their half-timbered houses constitute a first-rate heritage that is worth the visit.