Car boot sale of the Comité des Fêtes — Boynes

Car boot sale of the Comité des Fêtes of Boynes (45)

Boynes is one of the most picturesque villages in the Loiret, famous for its saffron cultivation tradition — an agricultural specialty that earns it the nickname 'the saffron village'. Every June, its Comité des Fêtes organizes a car boot sale that attracts around 150 exhibitors to the village streets, for a popular and friendly day enhanced by an exhibition of old agricultural machinery.

One hundred and fifty exhibitors and an original agricultural exhibition

The uniqueness of the Boynes car boot sale lies in the combination of a classic second-hand market with an exhibition of our ancestors' agricultural machinery. Vintage tractors, plows, harrows, and tillage tools are displayed alongside stalls selling clothes, toys, and various objects, creating a living heritage atmosphere that recalls the deep agricultural history of Beauce. This originality contributes to the event's uniqueness and its loyal attendance.

A popular tradition in the saffron village

Boynes is proud of its saffron, cultivated locally since the Middle Ages, with production seeing a resurgence in contemporary times. This local and authentic cultivation is reflected in the spirit of the Comité des Fêtes car boot sale, rooted in the daily life of the village and its inhabitants. The event brings together locals and visitors in an authentically rural and festive atmosphere.

Refreshments and catering to enhance the day

The Comité des Fêtes provides on-site catering and refreshments, allowing exhibitors to eat throughout the day and visitors to have lunch without leaving the site. These services help make the Boynes car boot sale a true village festival where people enjoy lingering, browsing at their leisure, and chatting with exhibitors in a welcoming, rural setting.

Boynes in Beauce Loiretaine

Boynes is part of the Beauce Loiretaine region, an agricultural area in the southeast of Pithiviers. The commune benefits from an ideal geographical location, accessible from Orléans (35 km) as well as Pithiviers (15 km), which explains the attractiveness of its car boot sale to enthusiasts in the region. The Comité des Fêtes of Boynes is an essential player in the communal associative life, uniting local energies for conviviality and sharing.