Lamonzie-Saint-Martin Car Boot Sale

The Lamonzie-Saint-Martin Car Boot Sale: The May 1st Tradition Near Bergerac

Every May 1st, the Association Partenaires de l'École of Lamonzie-Saint-Martin organizes a large car boot sale in the village center and in the school parking lot, avenue de Bergerac. Located just 5 kilometers from Bergerac, this car boot sale attracts bargain hunters from the Bergerac region for a day from 6 am to 6 pm.

The Garlic Omelette, an Unmissable May 1st Tradition

The Lamonzie-Saint-Martin car boot sale is inseparable from its traditional garlic omelette. This Périgord specialty, prepared with fresh spring garlic, is a must-have for May 1st in Dordogne. The association's volunteers prepare it on-site for visitors and exhibitors, perpetuating this culinary tradition that makes the May celebrations in Périgord famous.

An Event for the School

The Association Partenaires de l'École, comprising parents of students, organizes this car boot sale to fund educational projects and school trips. The exhibitor fee is set at 2 euros per linear meter. A covered area is available for exhibitors who wish to protect themselves from the weather, ensuring the event takes place regardless of meteorological conditions.

Lamonzie-Saint-Martin, a Dynamic Commune in the Bergerac Region

Lamonzie-Saint-Martin is a residential commune of over 2,600 inhabitants, located in the Dordogne Valley, on the immediate outskirts of Bergerac. Its strategic position, between vineyards and river, makes it a popular spot for car boot sale and flea market enthusiasts in the department.