Car boot sale of the Comité des Fêtes of Pauillac

The car boot sale of the Comité des Fêtes of Pauillac

Each spring, the Comité des Fêtes de Pauillac organizes a popular car boot sale in this town world-renowned for its classified growths. The event takes place on the quays of Pauillac or in the town center, offering bargain hunters an exceptional setting between the Gironde estuary and the prestigious wine châteaux. Dozens of private sellers set up their stalls to offer clothes, toys, books, trinkets, tableware, and everyday items at low prices.

Pauillac, wine jewel of the estuary

Pauillac (33250) is the capital of Haut-Médoc, a small town of about 5,000 inhabitants nestled on the left bank of the Gironde estuary. The commune is home to three of the top five Bordeaux classified growths—Lafite Rothschild, Mouton Rothschild, and Latour—and is a major destination for wine tourism. Its quays along the estuary, its marina, and its harbor make Pauillac a popular place for walks. The car boot sale of the Comité des Fêtes contributes to the liveliness of this small town that combines wine heritage and Médoc lifestyle.

Bargain hunting facing the estuary

The particular attraction of this car boot sale lies in its setting: the stalls are set up facing the waters of the estuary, with cargo ships and pleasure boats in the background. The atmosphere is family-friendly and relaxed. The Comité des Fêtes offers a refreshment stand and food on site, allowing visitors to pleasantly extend their morning of bargain hunting. The car boot sale attracts the inhabitants of Pauillac as well as those from neighboring towns—Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Laurent-Médoc—making this day a moment of appreciated conviviality for the entire canton.