Car boot sale of the Volottes of Sermange

The Volottes car boot sale in Sermange

The hamlet of Volottes, in the commune of Sermange in the Jura, hosts a friendly village car boot sale every May 8th. Located in the Plaine doloise, between Dole and Chaussin, this event brings together the inhabitants of the area for a day dedicated to treasure hunting and neighborhood reunions.

A country car boot sale

The exhibitors, essentially individuals from the village and surrounding towns, set up their stalls along the streets of the hamlet. A wide variety of items are available: crockery, trinkets, clothes, toys, books, garden tools, and small furniture find buyers at very affordable prices. The atmosphere is relaxed and good-natured, characteristic of Jura rural car boot sales.

Sermange, a village in the Jura plain

Sermange is a small rural commune in the Jura, typical of the Bresse plain with its Franche-Comté farms, meadows, and fields. The hamlet of Les Volottes, although discreet, comes alive every May 8th thanks to the commitment of the inhabitants and the local festival committee. The refreshment stand run by volunteers is an opportunity to extend the day in a convivial atmosphere.

May 8th, a day of treasure hunting in the Jura

May 8th is one of the key dates in the calendar for flea markets and car boot sales in France, and the Jura is no exception. The public holiday allows families to fully enjoy this outdoor activity. In the hamlet of Les Volottes, exhibitors set up along the paths and in front of houses, creating a bucolic treasure hunting route. You can often find items typical of the Jura countryside: copper kitchen utensils, cheese molds, woodcutter's tools, old earthenware dishes, wooden toys, and local history books. The relaxed atmosphere and the warm welcome from the inhabitants make this small car boot sale a pleasant moment, far from the hustle and bustle of large urban flea markets.