Car boot sale Les Soirées de la Garenne - Saint-Projet

Les Soirées de la Garenne in Saint-Projet

Saint-Projet is a charming village in the Bouriane region, in the Lot department, located within the Community of Communes Quercy-Bouriane. Nestled at an altitude of 325 meters, this village of about 340 inhabitants is crossed by the Bléou stream and surrounded by forests, causses, and the typical hilly landscapes of southwestern Quercy. It is in this exceptional natural setting that one of the most anticipated festive events of the village takes place each summer: Les Soirées de la Garenne.

A festive event centered around the car boot sale

The Bois de la Garenne, a green setting on the edge of the village, becomes the stage for a popular family festival for a weekend. The car boot sale is one of the highlights of these evenings: individuals and exhibitors gather to clear out attics, cellars, and lofts, offering bargain hunters all sorts of objects, clothes, books, toys, and trinkets. The atmosphere is friendly and lively, typical of rural events in Quercy.

Sound and light, meals, and entertainment

Beyond the car boot sale, Les Soirées de la Garenne offer a rich program including a sound and light show, festive meals (by reservation), and various entertainment for all ages. Admission to the sound and light show is offered at a modest price, and meals are enjoyed around tables set up outdoors under the trees of the Garenne. Reservation is recommended for meals and the show, by calling 07 83 20 03 46.

The village of Saint-Projet and its surroundings

Saint-Projet is part of the Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park, a remarkable territory for its biodiversity and landscapes. The village is easily accessible from Gourdon (the district capital), about fifteen kilometers away, and from Cahors, about forty kilometers away. Nature and heritage enthusiasts will appreciate the architectural and natural richness of the Bouriane, with its chestnut groves, dolmens, and villages of golden stone.

How to participate

To exhibit at the car boot sale or reserve a meal, it is advisable to contact the organizers at 07 83 20 03 46 before the event. The Bois de la Garenne site has parking spaces and sanitary facilities. Refreshments and light catering are available on-site throughout the day, in addition to the evening's festive meal.