Car boot sale of Saint-Jean-de-Losne

The car boot sale of Saint-Jean-de-Losne: treasure hunting in the smallest town in France

Every year in September, Saint-Jean-de-Losne hosts its annual car boot sale, a friendly event that enlivens the streets of this commune with a rich river heritage. Self-proclaimed "smallest town in France", Saint-Jean-de-Losne has fewer than 1,200 inhabitants but benefits from town status thanks to a royal privilege granted by Louis XIII in 1636, after the heroic resistance of its inhabitants against imperial troops.

An exceptional riverside setting

Located at the confluence of the Saône and the Canal de Bourgogne, Saint-Jean-de-Losne is a major center for barge and river pleasure boating. The car boot sale is held in the heart of this town of character, near the marina and the quay promenade. Visitors can take advantage of this day to discover the town's river heritage, its locks, and its barges moored along the banks.

A tradition of treasure hunting on the banks of the Saône

Private exhibitors offer a wide variety of second-hand items: crockery, clothing, toys, books, trinkets, and curiosities. The atmosphere is family-friendly and relaxed, in the spirit of village car boot sales in the Saône plain. The old alleys of Saint-Jean-de-Losne, its stone houses, and its 15th-century church add to the charm of this autumn treasure hunt day in Côte-d'Or.