Car boot sale of Termes et Loisirs in Termes-d'Armagnac

The car boot sale at the foot of the Tour de Termes

The Termes et Loisirs association organizes an annual car boot sale on the site of the Tour de Termes-d'Armagnac, one of the most emblematic historic monuments in the Gers. This exceptional setting — a 13th-century keep overlooking the Adour valley — gives this car boot sale a unique charm that attracts treasure hunters and visitors from well beyond the department's borders.

A site steeped in history

The Tour de Termes is the remnant of the castle of the lords of Termes d'Armagnac, vassals of the counts of Armagnac. This 36-meter-high keep, classified as a historic monument since 1962, is famous for having housed Thibaut d'Armagnac, a companion-in-arms of Joan of Arc in the 15th century. Built on a strategic hill that allowed surveillance of the Armagnac borders, the tower offers an exceptional panorama of the Adour valley, the Arros valley, and the Pyrenees mountain range on a clear day.

Treasure hunting and medieval heritage

The car boot sale is held at the foot of the Tower, on the landscaped site which also houses a museum of historical reenactments and local traditions. Private exhibitors set up their stalls in this green setting, offering clothes, toys, books, crockery, trinkets, small furniture, and various objects. Visitors can thus combine a morning of treasure hunting with a visit to the keep and its exhibition rooms, for a full day combining flea market finds and heritage discovery.

Termes-d'Armagnac, between Adour and vineyards

Termes-d'Armagnac is a commune of about 300 inhabitants located in the canton of Riscle, at the confluence of the Adour and Arros valleys. This area is at the heart of the Saint-Mont vineyard, a wine appellation that produces red, white, and rosé wines with character. The village, with its medieval tower visible from afar, is a landmark in the Gascon landscape.

The Termes et Loisirs association

The Termes et Loisirs association is the driving force behind the cultural and festive life of Termes-d'Armagnac. It organizes events throughout the year that contribute to the animation of the village and the enhancement of its exceptional heritage. The car boot sale is one of these events that allow the Tour site to be discovered by a wide and family audience, in a relaxed and festive atmosphere.