Car boot sale and Plant Fair of Solférino

The Solférino car boot sale and plant fair

The association Culture et Loisirs of Solférino organizes an original event each year combining a car boot sale, a plant fair, and a craft market. This triple event takes place in the Gare district, near the town hall, and attracts both antique hunters and gardening enthusiasts.

A village with a historic name

Solférino is a unique village in the Landes forest, created in 1863 by Emperor Napoleon III on a 7,400-hectare estate acquired in the Landes de Gascogne. Its name pays homage to the Battle of Solferino (1859) in Italy. The village, which has about 400 inhabitants, retains its original structure with its church, school, and houses lined up along the main road. This unique historic setting gives the event a special charm.

Plants, antiquing, and pétanque

The plant fair allows nursery owners and amateur gardeners to offer plants, cuttings, seeds, and shrubs to visitors wishing to enhance their gardens. The classic car boot sale complements the offer with various second-hand items. A pétanque competition is also organized, adding a festive and sporting dimension to this rural day. The refreshment stand offers drinks and light snacks.