Car boot sale of Genac-Bignac - Bourg de Bignac

A bric-à-brac in Bourg de Bignac

The Genac-Bignac Car Boot Sale takes place every year in March in Bourg de Bignac, a hamlet in the commune of Genac-Bignac. Organized by the Comité des Fêtes de Genac-Bignac, this friendly morning event brings together about thirty exhibitors from 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Pitches are available for €1 per linear meter, an accessible price that encourages local participation.

The Charente tradition of bric-à-brac

In Charente, this type of event is called bric-à-brac, while other regions might call it a car boot sale or flea market. The Bignac event perpetuates this tradition with a varied display: furniture, crockery, trinkets, tools, clothes, toys, and everyday objects. The atmosphere is that of a country car boot sale where people take their time to rummage and chat with the sellers.

Genac-Bignac, a rural commune in Charente

Genac-Bignac is a rural commune in Charente, formed from the merger of Genac and Bignac. Located in the canton of Rouillac, between Angoulême and Rouillac, the commune is surrounded by vineyards and agricultural land. Bourg de Bignac, with its cut stone houses and village atmosphere, offers an authentic and picturesque setting for this outdoor event.

Dynamic associative life

Genac-Bignac has a particularly dynamic associative life with several flea market events throughout the year: the APE Brocante, the Bric à Brac, and this car boot sale in Bourg de Bignac. The Comité des Fêtes thus enlivens the commune throughout the year, contributing to social cohesion in this rural Charente area.