Car boot sale of Pont-de-Salars

The Pont-de-Salars Car Boot Sale: Treasure Hunting and Friendliness in the Heart of Lévézou

Every spring, the village of Pont-de-Salars hosts its annual car boot sale, organized by the APE of the public schools of the commune. Held at the village hall, this popular event brings together local residents and bargain hunters from surrounding towns for a day dedicated to treasure hunting and good deals. From 8 a.m., the aisles come alive with stalls from individuals clearing out their cellars, attics, and closets.

An Aveyron Village by its Lake

Located 22 kilometers from Rodez and 40 kilometers from Millau, the commune of Pont-de-Salars is the beating heart of the Lévézou plateau, a mid-mountain region renowned for its five lakes and vast natural spaces. The Pont-de-Salars lake, created by the construction of an arch dam between 1948 and 1952, stretches for about 6 kilometers in the Viaur valley. This body of water offers an exceptional setting for water activities — canoeing, kayaking, pedal boating, and sailing — and walks along its developed banks. The water sports center, located on the shore, complements the leisure offerings of this preserved territory.

Finds for All Budgets

The Pont-de-Salars car boot sale offers a wide variety of items typical of rural car boot sales in Aveyron: crockery and decorative objects, books and comics, clothing and accessories, toys and board games, tools and small furniture, knick-knacks and antique objects. The relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere allows for price negotiation and the discovery of items at prices well below their real value. Stall space is offered at 3 euros per linear meter for exhibitors.

An Event for the Village Schools

Organized by the Parents' Association of the public schools of Pont-de-Salars, this car boot sale has a solidarity purpose: the profits from the event are entirely reinvested to fund educational projects, school trips, and activities for the children of the commune. This associative dimension gives the event a warm and committed atmosphere, characteristic of popular events in the Lévézou region.

On-site Catering and Friendliness

A refreshment stand and a sweet food stall are available on-site, allowing visitors and exhibitors to eat throughout the day. These moments of sharing over a crêpe or a coffee contribute to the friendly atmosphere that has made this event successful year after year.

Lévézou: A Region to Discover

Taking advantage of the Pont-de-Salars car boot sale is also an opportunity to discover the heritage and natural riches of Lévézou. The plateau holds remarkable heritage: menhirs and dolmens, Romanesque and Gothic churches, ancient crosses and sarcophagi, testaments to millennia of human occupation. The five lakes of Lévézou — Pont-de-Salars, Pareloup, Villefranche-de-Panat, Bage, and la Gourde — offer 5,000 hectares of water bodies suitable for fishing, swimming, and water sports.