Mal de Chiens Car Boot Sale

A charity car boot sale in the Cerdagne

The Mal de Chiens Car Boot Sale is a charity event organized every summer in Osséja, a climatic resort in the French Cerdagne at 1200 meters of altitude. The Mal de Chiens association, committed to animal protection and the rescue of dogs in distress, organizes this car boot sale whose proceeds directly contribute to financing its actions: veterinary care, accommodation, search for foster families, and responsible adoptions.

Place Saint-Paul, in the heart of Osséja

The car boot sale takes place on Place Saint-Paul, one of Osséja's central squares. This commune bordering Spain, located a few kilometers from Puigcerdà and Catalonia, is known for its historic sanatorium and its mid-mountain climate. The square offers a pleasant and shaded setting for a day of treasure hunting, with nearby shops, cafés, and restaurants where you can refuel between two finds.

Osséja, the pearl of the Cerdagne

Located in the Cerdagne valley at 1200 meters of altitude, Osséja is one of the largest communes in France by area. Surrounded by Pyrenean peaks and bordered by the Spanish border, it benefits from exceptional sunshine and a dry climate that has made it a popular destination for climatic cures. The Mal de Chiens car boot sale is an opportunity to discover this authentic village, its national forest (one of the largest in the Pyrenees), and its unique high-altitude landscapes.