Car boot sale of the Sahoutous

The Sahoutous Car Boot Sale: The Back-to-School Hunt

The Sahoutous association – a Gascon word meaning "those who jump" – is one of the most active festive associations in Gujan-Mestras. Every September, it organizes a back-to-school car boot sale that marks the end of the summer season on the Bassin d'Arcachon. This autumn event is particularly popular with locals: the holidaymakers have left, the atmosphere is relaxed, and there are plenty of opportunities for good deals.

A Friendly Car Boot Sale in the Gujan Style

True to the association's festive spirit, the Sahoutous car boot sale is distinguished by its warm and lively atmosphere. Exhibitors offer end-of-summer clothes, toys, books, crockery, water sports equipment, garden tools, and trinkets – all sorts of items that the summer season brings out of attics and garages. The Sahoutous refreshment stand, known for its friendliness, offers cold drinks and light snacks to accompany the morning's hunt.

Gujan-Mestras in September, Rediscovered Charm

September is a special time on the Bassin d'Arcachon. The temperatures remain mild, the light is magnificent, and the town of Gujan-Mestras returns to its peaceful pace of life. The Sahoutous car boot sale fits into this late-summer atmosphere, when the oyster ports resume their activity and the pine forests exhale their resinous scents. It's the ideal time to hunt for bargains in peace and enjoy the authentic charm of this town in the south of the Bassin.