Car boot sale of the Fête du Grand Chêne d'Auriac-sur-Dropt

The Fête du Grand Chêne d'Auriac-sur-Dropt

Every end of August, the Comité des fêtes d'Auriac-sur-Dropt organizes the Fête du Grand Chêne, a three-day village festival that is the main summer event in the commune. The program combines conviviality, sports, and cultural activities: Friday and Saturday are dedicated to the mussel and fries meal, musical evenings, and games; on Sunday, the car boot sale opens at 8 am, allowing individuals to clear out their attics and bargain hunters to make great discoveries.

The Sunday of the Fête du Grand Chêne is particularly lively: a walking tour starting from the village, a motorcycle ride for two-wheel enthusiasts, barbecues in the afternoon, and a concert at the end of the day complement the car boot sale. Recent editions have hosted musical artists during the late afternoon concert. This festival, deeply rooted in local tradition, demonstrates the vitality of the village's associative fabric and the inhabitants' attachment to their rural roots.

Auriac-sur-Dropt, in the Dropt Valley

Auriac-sur-Dropt (47120) is a village in Lot-et-Garonne located in the Dropt valley, in the heart of the Duras region. This peaceful rural village is surrounded by vineyards and forests, in a hilly landscape characteristic of the northwest of Lot-et-Garonne. The Grand Chêne, which gives its name to the festival, is a remarkable tree of the local terroir, a symbol of the village community's roots. The Duras region, known for its wine AOC, offers a high-quality natural setting conducive to outdoor events.