Route 46 Flea Market and Car Boot Sale — Mauroux

The Route 46 Flea Market and Car Boot Sale of Mauroux

Every May 8th, the village of Mauroux (46700) in Quercy Blanc hosts the Route 46 Flea Market and Car Boot Sale, organized by the Rock&Lot association. The event's name — Route 46 — cleverly plays on the department number of the Lot and evokes the spirit of the American Route 66, a symbol of freedom and conviviality. Rock&Lot, an association committed to the festive and cultural life of Mauroux, offers with this event a popular spring gathering that marks the beginning of the summer season in this village in the southeast of the Lot.

Rock&Lot, the organizing association

Rock&Lot is a local association that combines rock music and love for the Lot in its name. Its commitment to organizing the Route 46 Flea Market and Car Boot Sale demonstrates a desire to liven up the village of Mauroux and offer residents and passing tourists a quality festive event. The association brings its relaxed and friendly spirit to the event, likely with musical entertainment and a festive atmosphere that goes beyond a traditional car boot sale.

May 8th, a public holiday and a festive day

The choice of May 8th as the date for the Route 46 Flea Market is a good one. This public holiday, commemorating the victory of May 8th, 1945, is a day off for the vast majority of French people. The pleasant spring weather conditions in Quercy and the availability of visitors make it an ideal date for an outdoor event. Many flea markets and car boot sales in the Lot take advantage of the May public holidays to hold their events, and the Route 46 in Mauroux is part of this tradition.

Mauroux, a village in Quercy Blanc

Mauroux is a village in Quercy Blanc in the Lot, located on the border with Tarn-et-Garonne. This rural village, typical of the limestone plateau landscape that characterizes the south of the department, is surrounded by vineyards (Cahors AOC appellations are nearby) and cereal crops. Its church and white stone houses create an authentic and preserved setting that appeals to visitors. The Route 46 flea market helps to promote this lesser-known village and attract visitors to this quiet area of Quercy.

A spring outdoor flea market

The Route 46 Flea Market and Car Boot Sale of Mauroux is primarily an outdoor event, taking advantage of the beautiful May 8th to set up outside in the village. Exhibitors offer a wide variety of items: clothing, furniture, tableware, books, decorative objects, old tools, and various curiosities. The Rock&Lot atmosphere, perhaps with some background music, gives the event an original personality that distinguishes it from more conventional flea markets in the department.

Practical Information

The Route 46 Flea Market and Car Boot Sale of Mauroux is held every May 8th in Mauroux, 46700. Organizer: Rock&Lot. Free entry for visitors.