Car boot sale of La Tour-du-Meix

The car boot sale of La Tour-du-Meix

Every summer, the village of La Tour-du-Meix hosts its annual car boot sale in the village streets. Private sellers set up their stalls from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to offer bargain hunters a wide variety of second-hand items in a remarkable natural setting, by the Lake Vouglans. This summer event attracts holidaymakers and residents of the Jura plateau.

A village by Lake Vouglans

La Tour-du-Meix is a village in the Petite Montagne jurassienne, located on the west bank of Lake Vouglans. This artificial lake, created in 1968 by the Vouglans dam on the Ain river, stretches for 35 kilometers and is the third largest reservoir in France. Its turquoise waters and limestone cliffs make it a major tourist site in the Jura. The village offers direct access to the lake via a developed beach and a water sports center.

Bargain hunting by the lake

The setting of the La Tour-du-Meix car boot sale is one of its main assets. Visitors can combine a morning of bargain hunting with an afternoon of swimming or hiking by the lake. You can find crockery, toys, clothes, books, trinkets, and decorative items at attractive prices. The atmosphere is relaxed and summery, with the coolness of the lake in the background.

A family summer event

The refreshment stand and on-site catering allow visitors to spend a full day in the village. The car boot sale is usually held on a Sunday in August, during the peak tourist season. Entry is free for visitors. Motorhome users and holidaymakers from the campsites around Lake Vouglans are regulars at this event that enlivens the village during the summer period. For exhibitors, telephone contacts are available for any further information on pitches and organization.