Collexpo Car Boot Sale of Saint-Martin-d'Ary

The Collexpo of Saint-Martin-d'Ary: Where Collections and Bargain Hunting Meet

Each spring, the village of Saint-Martin-d'Ary hosts a one-of-a-kind event: the Collexpo, organized by Les Collectionneurs Saintongeais. This event combines the pleasure of discovering rare collections with the popular atmosphere of a car boot sale and the passion for vintage vehicles, all in the green setting of the Rives du Mouzon.

An Original Three-Part Concept

The Collexpo stands out from traditional flea markets with its triple dimension. Indoors, a private collection exhibition allows visitors to discover fascinating worlds: stamps, old postcards, miniatures, militaria, folk art objects, and many other themes. Outdoors, a classic car boot sale and flea market welcomes bargain hunters from Sunday morning. Finally, a vintage car exhibition delights lovers of beautiful old mechanics, with meticulously maintained collector vehicles from the region.

Saint-Martin-d'Ary, a Village in Haute Saintonge

Saint-Martin-d'Ary is a small rural commune in Haute Saintonge, located not far from Montendre in the south of Charente-Maritime. The village, crossed by the Mouzon, a tributary of the Dronne, offers a landscape of wooded hills and meadows typical of this region in the south of the department. The Rives du Mouzon is a pleasant natural site, ideal for hosting this outdoor event.

Les Collectionneurs Saintongeais, an Association of Enthusiasts

The association Les Collectionneurs Saintongeais brings together collectors from all walks of life, united by a passion for antique objects and heritage. The Collexpo is their flagship event, a showcase for their know-how and the richness of private collections in the region. This event contributes to the cultural and economic vitality of this rural area of Haute Saintonge.