Car boot sale of the Comité des Fêtes de Montaut-les-Créneaux

An intimate car boot sale under the hall

The car boot sale of Montaut-les-Créneaux is a human-sized event, as we like them in the small villages of the Gers. With around 30 exhibitors set up under the hall of the village, it offers a quiet and friendly hunt for treasures. The Comité des Fêtes organizes the event with care, ensuring the welcome of exhibitors and a refreshment stand with catering.

Montaut-les-Créneaux, a perched village at the gates of Auch

Montaut-les-Créneaux is a village of 500 inhabitants perched on a ridge 10 km north of Auch, the prefecture of the Gers. Its name evokes the crenellations of a medieval fortification, and the village indeed preserves the remains of its ancient defenses. From the promontory, the panoramic view embraces the cultivated hillsides of the Gers and, on a clear day, the Pyrenees mountain range. The village has a Romanesque church and limestone houses typical of the Auscitaine region of Gascony.

The hall, heart of village life

The covered hall of Montaut-les-Créneaux is the nerve center of the village. It is where markets, festivals, and the car boot sale are held. This open structure offers natural shelter from the sun or rain, ensuring the smooth running of the event whatever the weather. The 30 exhibitors find a pleasant space there, and visitors can stroll in the shade.

Treasure hunting in Gascon intimacy

A car boot sale with 30 exhibitors is often synonymous with bargains: prices are low, the atmosphere is relaxed, and conversations between treasure hunters and sellers are longer and warmer. You can find country furniture, crockery, toys, linens, tools, and trinkets, often from the attics and cellars of the surrounding Gascon houses. The proximity of Auch makes this car boot sale an easy and pleasant excursion for the inhabitants of the prefecture.