Car boot sale of Dame-Marie-les-Bois

A Spring Car Boot Sale in Gâtine Tourangelle

The car boot sale of Dame-Marie-les-Bois is held every spring in the village center of this small commune in northeastern Indre-et-Loire. Private sellers set up their stalls in the village streets, offering clothes, toys, books, trinkets, tableware, small furniture, and various items at low prices. The atmosphere is village-like and friendly, with a refreshment stand available on-site for bargain hunters and visitors.

Dame-Marie-les-Bois, a Small Forest Village

Dame-Marie-les-Bois is a commune of about 500 inhabitants located in the extreme northeast of Indre-et-Loire, on the edge of Loir-et-Cher. The village is surrounded by woods and forests—as its name suggests—and agricultural land. The church, the town hall, and a few character farms make up the modest but authentic heritage of this rural village in the Gâtine tourangelle. The calm and greenery are the charm of this preserved commune.

A Local Event for Residents

This car boot sale is primarily a local event that brings together the residents of Dame-Marie-les-Bois and neighboring communes. Entry is free, and the atmosphere is that of a village gathering around a spring tradition.