Car boot sale of Laignes

A summer car boot sale in the heart of Châtillonnais

Every August, the village of Laignes hosts its annual car boot sale in its streets and central square. Sellers — exclusively private individuals — unpack a wide selection of second-hand items: trinkets, antique crockery, books, toys, vintage clothing, tools, small furniture, and curiosities. The atmosphere is village-like and relaxed, conducive to good deals and unexpected discoveries.

Laignes, a village in Châtillonnais at the source of the Seine

Laignes, a commune of about 800 inhabitants, is a rural town in the north of Côte-d'Or, located in the Pays Châtillonnais, about fifteen kilometers from Châtillon-sur-Seine. The village is crossed by the Laignes river, a tributary of the Seine, whose sources are not far away, on the Langres plateau. Laignes has a discreet but charming heritage: a washhouse, a church, old houses, and the rolling countryside of the Burgundian limestone plateau.

A popular event for locals and holidaymakers

The Laignes car boot sale attracts residents of Châtillonnais and holidaymakers passing through this preserved rural region of northern Burgundy. The refreshments and on-site catering, run by local volunteers, allow for a pleasant extension of the day. It's an opportunity to discover this peaceful village and its surroundings, between the nearby Champagne vineyards and the sources of the Seine.