Car boot sale La Boule Sampenoise of Sampans

The Car Boot Sale of La Boule Sampenoise

Every summer, the pétanque club La Boule Sampenoise transforms its playground into a friendly car boot sale. Located rue de l'Étang in Sampans, this event attracts bargain hunters from all over the Dole area thanks to its immediate proximity to Dole, the birthplace of Louis Pasteur.

Bargain Hunting by the Pond

The pétanque court offers a flat and shaded area, ideal for a summer car boot sale. The sellers — exclusively private individuals — offer crockery, clothes, toys, books, trinkets, and various items at low prices. The relaxed atmosphere of the Jura summer, combined with the conviviality typical of pétanque clubs, creates a warm and good-natured atmosphere.

A Village on the Outskirts of Dole

Sampans is a residential commune located immediately north of Dole, in the Jura plain. The village, crossed by the Rhône au Rhin canal, offers a peaceful setting between the countryside and the city. The association La Boule Sampenoise has been enlivening local life there for many years with its pétanque competitions and festive events.

An Associative Tradition

This car boot sale is part of the tradition of events organized by Jura pétanque clubs to finance their activities and liven up village life. The profits from the drinks and food stand allow the association to renew its equipment and organize its competitions throughout the year.