Car boot sale of the Comité des Fêtes of Montesquieu-Volvestre

The Montesquieu-Volvestre Car Boot Sale: Treasure Hunting at the Foot of the Bastide

The Comité des Fêtes de Montesquieu-Volvestre (31310) organizes every year in June a car boot sale on the north esplanade of this beautiful medieval bastide in the Volvestre region. This popular event attracts bargain hunters from all over the south of Haute-Garonne and neighboring Ariège.

The North Esplanade, a Terrace Overlooking the Volvestre

The north esplanade of Montesquieu-Volvestre offers an open space with a clear view of the surrounding countryside. Exhibitors' stalls line this vast terrace overlooking the valley, providing an exceptional setting for treasure hunting. Visitors can find clothes, toys, books, crockery, trinkets, tools, small furniture, and decorative items.

Montesquieu-Volvestre, a Medieval Bastide of Character

Montesquieu-Volvestre is a commune of about 3,000 inhabitants located about fifty kilometers south of Toulouse, on the foothills of the Pyrenees. This medieval bastide, founded in the 13th century, has retained remarkable architectural heritage: its market hall, its half-timbered houses, its fortified church, and its ramparts make it one of the most picturesque villages in southern Haute-Garonne.

A Car Boot Sale at the Heart of Local Life

The Comité des Fêtes de Montesquieu-Volvestre is a central player in the town's activities. The June car boot sale is one of the events that punctuate local life, along with the village festival and summer events. The refreshments and food, run by volunteers, offer local specialties that are the pride of the Volvestre region.