Car boot sales of La Châtre

Bargain hunting at the foot of the keep of La Châtre

Every May, the historic center of La Châtre hosts a grand car boot sale that takes over the streets and squares of the town. At the foot of the medieval keep which houses the George Sand and Vallée Noire museum, private sellers unpack clothes, toys, books, crockery, trinkets, small furniture, tools and various objects. The atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly, conducive to strolling and finding good deals.

La Châtre, capital of the Vallée Noire

La Châtre, a small town of 4,000 inhabitants, is the heart of the Vallée Noire, this land of hedgerows and meadows that inspired the most beautiful rural novels of George Sand. The Nohant estate, the novelist's residence, is only 6 km away. The cobbled streets, the old bridge over the Indre, the half-timbered houses and the hanging gardens of the promenade du Moulin create a charming setting for this car boot sale.

A car boot sale along the Vallée Noire

The Vallée Noire gets its name from the density of its hedges and woods, which give it a dark appearance when viewed from above. This hedgerow land, sung by George Sand in La Mare au Diable and François le Champi, retains a rural and authentic character. The La Châtre car boot sale is an opportunity to discover this preserved region while browsing in a village atmosphere.