Car boot sale of Saint-Ciers-du-Taillon

The Car boot sale of Saint-Ciers-du-Taillon: treasure hunting behind the village church

Behind the village church, the association Les Cagouilles Taillonnaises organizes a car boot sale each year that brings together the inhabitants and treasure hunters of Haute Saintonge. In this small village in Charente-Maritime located between Jonzac and Pons, the event is a highlight of local life, combining popular treasure hunting and rural conviviality.

A generous and accessible car boot sale

The particularity of the Saint-Ciers-du-Taillon car boot sale lies in its generosity: pitches are free for exhibitors, coffee is offered upon arrival, and catering is provided on-site by the association's volunteers. Exhibitors' vehicles remain next to their stands, facilitating setup and packing. The nearby parking allows visitors to park easily.

Les Cagouilles Taillonnaises, the associative heart of the village

The association Les Cagouilles Taillonnaises (named after the snail in Charentais dialect) is the driving force behind the cultural and festive life of Saint-Ciers-du-Taillon. In addition to the car boot sale, the association organizes the Cagouilles & Cie festival at the end of the summer, an event that celebrates Charentais snails, a local gastronomic specialty. The car boot sale helps finance these activities while animating the village.

Saint-Ciers-du-Taillon, a small village in Haute Saintonge

Saint-Ciers-du-Taillon is a rural commune of a few hundred inhabitants, nestled in the hedgerow landscape of Haute Saintonge. Its rolling hills, vineyards, and woods make it a pleasant place for a walk. The village center, with its church and stone houses, retains the discreet charm of Charentais villages. The car boot sale is the ideal opportunity to discover this preserved corner of the countryside, far from the tourist bustle of the coast.