Car boot sale of SAM Pétanque

The SAM Pétanque Car Boot Sale at the Jard Stadium

SAM Pétanque, the pétanque section of Stade Athlétique Mérignacais, organizes a car boot sale every spring at the Jard stadium, a sports complex located in the heart of Mérignac. Private sellers set up their stalls in the available spaces around the pétanque and football fields, offering a wide variety of second-hand items: clothing, toys, books, crockery, trinkets, tools, and small furniture. This car boot sale attracts residents from Mérignac and neighboring towns.

The Jard Stadium, Mérignac's Sporting Hub

The Jard stadium is one of Mérignac's main sports facilities. It hosts several SAM sections (football, pétanque, athletics) and has vast green spaces and parking areas that allow for outdoor events to be organized in good conditions. The tree-lined setting of the Jard stadium offers a pleasant environment for treasure hunting, away from the urban hustle and bustle. The pétanque courts, usually dedicated to competitions, serve as a playground for bargain hunters on this day.

Pétanque and Bargains

The SAM Pétanque car boot sale is an opportunity for the club to raise its profile and fund its activities: purchasing balls, maintaining the courts, organizing competitions. Club volunteers manage exhibitor reception, run the refreshment stand, and prepare grilled food and sandwiches. Entry is free, and the atmosphere is that of a family Sunday, between bargain hunting and a game of pétanque.