Grand Car Boot Sale of the AAPPMA of Bessières

The AAPPMA's Grand Car Boot Sale: When Fishermen Organize the Hunt

Each year in June, the Approved Association for Fishing and the Protection of the Aquatic Environment (AAPPMA) of Bessières organizes its grand car boot sale on the Bellecourt esplanade. This event, which brings together up to 200 exhibitors, is one of the main antique hunting events in the Tarn valley north of Toulouse.

200 Exhibitors on the Bellecourt Esplanade

The Bellecourt esplanade offers a vast outdoor space perfectly suited to accommodate the 200 pitches offered to exhibitors. The fee of 15 euros for 5 linear meters remains attractive, and setup begins at 6:30 am for opening to visitors at 8 am. The event continues until 7 pm, offering a long day of antique hunting for second-hand object enthusiasts.

A Day for Local Fishing

The profits from the car boot sale are donated to the AAPPMA of Bessières, which works to protect the aquatic environment and promote fishing on the Tarn and its tributaries. By participating in this event, exhibitors and visitors support the preservation of local waterways and the fishing initiation activities offered by the association.

Bessières, the City of Croustade on the Banks of the Tarn

Located about twenty kilometers north of Toulouse on the banks of the Tarn, Bessières is known for its giant croustade prepared each year during the Easter festival. This dynamic town in the Tarn valley benefits from a preserved natural setting, between agricultural plains and wooded banks, making it a popular spot for fishermen and nature lovers. The Bellecourt esplanade, in the town center, is the preferred gathering place for local events.