CRAB XV Car Boot Sale — September

The CRAB XV Car Boot Sale in September in Calvi

At the end of September, CRAB XV (Club Rugby Agglomération Balagne) organizes one of its flagship car boot sales at the Rond-point de Calenzana, in Calvi (20260). The September 27th edition marks the autumn return of this friendly second-hand event in Balagne, following the spring car boot sales typically held from March to June.

From 8 AM to 4 PM, individual exhibitors and visitors gather in a relaxed atmosphere typical of village car boot sales. Stalls are filled with clothing and accessories for the whole family, toys and games, books, crockery, used sports equipment, and all sorts of everyday items looking for a new life. Refreshments and light snacks are provided on-site by the club, allowing for a pleasant day out without going hungry.

Registration and Practical Organization

To book an exhibitor spot, simply send an SMS to Marie-Paule at 06 09 10 30 71 or 06 49 00 47 28. Exhibitor setup is scheduled between 6:30 AM and 7:45 AM, before the official opening. Vehicles are allowed on the spot, greatly facilitating the transport of items for sale. Entry is free for visitors.

CRAB XV, Rugby in the Heart of Balagne

CRAB XV — Club Rugby Agglomération Balagne (formerly based around Lumio) — is the rugby union club for the Calvi and Balagne region. Competing in the regional championships of the Corsican Rugby League, the club brings together amateur players of all ages, from juniors to veterans, all passionate about oval ball. Rugby in Corsica has a long tradition, and Balagne is one of the island's most active areas in this sport.

The regular organization of car boot sales is one of the club's main sources of crowdfunding. The proceeds help cover player equipment costs, travel for competitions in Corsica and on the mainland, licenses, and equipment maintenance. It's also an opportunity for the club to gain visibility among the general public and strengthen its roots in the local life of Calvi.

The Rond-point de Calenzana, a Strategic Location in Balagne

The Rond-point de Calenzana in Calvi is a particularly well-chosen location for organizing this type of event. Situated on the road connecting Calvi to the village of Calenzana (the starting point of the famous GR20) and to the interior of Balagne, this crossroads is used daily by many residents of the region. In September, as the tourist season begins to decline, the local population reclaims its space and forms the core audience for this event.

Calvi (20260) is the sub-prefecture of Haute-Corse and the gateway to Balagne. Its Genoese citadel overlooking the blue bay, its sandy beaches, and its summer liveliness make it one of Corsica's most visited towns. In September, temperatures remain mild (25-28 °C), the sea is still warm, and tourist numbers, while decreasing, remain significant, ensuring good attendance at the car boot sale.

An End-of-Season Gathering

The CRAB XV September car boot sale is often an opportunity to clear out closets after the summer. Seasonal clothing, beach gear, toys bought for holidays, books from previous school years: end-of-September stalls have their own special flavor, a mix of the end of summer and the first gentle days of the Corsican autumn.