Car boot sale and old-fashioned threshing in Labarthe-Inard

Car boot sale and old-fashioned threshing

The association Poulies et Rouages d'Antan organises every summer in Labarthe-Inard a unique event that combines a car boot sale with demonstrations of old-fashioned wheat threshing. From 6 am to 6 pm, private sellers offer clothes, toys, crockery, trinkets, and various objects, while the association's volunteers revive ancestral threshing methods with period agricultural machinery.

Poulies et Rouages d'Antan

The association Poulies et Rouages d'Antan aims to preserve and pass on the agricultural heritage of Comminges. Its members collect, restore, and operate vintage agricultural machinery: threshers, tractors, harvesters, and other old equipment. The old-fashioned threshing is the highlight of the show: wheat is harvested and threshed on-site with period machinery, offering visitors a fascinating spectacle.

A rich program of activities

Beyond the car boot sale and threshing, the event offers numerous activities starting at 9:30 am: a mini-farm for children, a gourmet market with local producers, an exhibition of vintage tractors and cars, and demonstrations of artisanal know-how. All in a rural setting by the Hierle lake.

Labarthe-Inard, village of Comminges

Labarthe-Inard is a village of 865 inhabitants (the Inardais) located 10 km from Saint-Gaudens, in Comminges. The village covers 10 km² and has a pleasant natural setting, notably the Hierle lake which serves as the backdrop for this summer event. Entry is free.