Car boot sale at Porte Majou

The Porte Majou Car Boot Sale

Every summer, for the July 14th weekend, the Porte Majou garden hosts a picturesque car boot sale in the upper town of Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges. Organized by Le Fournil Résistance — an artisanal bakery and associative café located in the medieval city —, this three-day event transforms the area around the fortified gate into a lively open-air flea market.

An Exceptional Setting in the Medieval City

Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges is one of the jewels of the Pyrenean heritage. Listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France, this former episcopal city overlooks the Comminges plain from its rocky spur. The Porte Majou garden, located in the upper town near the old fortified gate, offers a green and peaceful setting with a breathtaking view of the Pyrenees and the Garonne valley. Treasure hunting in this setting is a unique experience that combines the pleasure of discovery with heritage wonder.

Three Days of Summer Flea Market

The Porte Majou car boot sale lasts for three days, from July 12th to 14th, allowing exhibitors and visitors to fully enjoy the event. The rate for exhibitors is set at 2 euros per linear meter, and registration is by reservation. For visitors, entry is free. A cake sale and a refreshment stand offered by Le Fournil Résistance accompany the event, in the friendly and committed spirit of this associative bakery.

Le Fournil Résistance, a Unique Place to Live

Le Fournil Résistance, which organizes this car boot sale, is much more than just a bakery: it is a place of cultural and social life in the heart of the medieval city. Opened in 2021 after 45 years without a bakery in the village, it offers sourdough breads, brioches, and focaccias, as well as a café space where locals and visitors meet. The Porte Majou car boot sale is part of this dynamic of village revitalization and social connection.