Farfouille de Saint-Martin-le-Châtel

The Farfouille of Saint-Martin-le-Châtel

Saint-Martin-le-Châtel is a peaceful commune in Bresse, in the Ain department, located a few kilometers from Bourg-en-Bresse. Every first Sunday of July, the local Comité des Fêtes organizes a farfouille (car boot sale) that attracts bargain hunters from all over the Bresse region.

A Car Boot Sale at a Symbolic Price

The originality of this flea market lies in its particularly affordable price: only 1 euro per linear meter for pitches on the grass. This generous pricing policy attracts many private exhibitors, from 50 to 100 depending on the edition. No reservation is necessary: the first to arrive choose their spot.

A Countryside Setting in Bresse

The flea market takes place at the salle des fêtes (village hall) of Saint-Martin-le-Châtel, on the route de Saint-Didier, with outdoor pitches on the surrounding grassy areas. The setting is typically Bressan, between hedgerows and half-timbered farms, offering an authentic and relaxing atmosphere.

Refreshments and Food

The volunteers of the Comité des Fêtes provide a refreshment and food service throughout the day. Enough to eat and drink pleasantly between two finds.