Rugby Car Boot Sales

The Rugby Car Boot Sales in Calvi, a Balagne Tradition

Twice a month, the CRAB XV — the Club Rugby Agglomération Balagne — organizes its car boot sales at the Rond-point de Calenzana in Calvi. These second-hand markets, held mainly from March to June, have become a popular event for the inhabitants of Balagne and passers-by on the coastal road to Calvi. The atmosphere is friendly and sporty, reflecting the club that organizes them.

The stalls offer a wide range of items: clothing and accessories for adults and children, toys and games, dishes and household items, books and comics, used sports equipment, and all sorts of second-hand items. Participation is open to individuals wishing to clear out their attics and wardrobes, with the proceeds from the organization going to the club to finance its sports activities and the development of rugby in Balagne.

CRAB XV, Rugby in Balagne

The CRAB XV (Club Rugby Agglomération Balagne) is the rugby union club for the Calvi and Balagne region. Founded to promote the practice of rugby in this tourist area, it brings together players of all ages and participates in regional championships in Corsica. The organization of these car boot sales is one of the initiatives taken by the club to self-finance its equipment, its travel for competitions, and the training of its young players.

The rear of the Rond-point de Calenzana, a transit point between Calvi and the interior of Balagne, is a strategic location to attract a diverse audience: residents of Calvi and surrounding villages, summer tourists (especially from June), and hikers on the Via dell'Alta Rocca. The bi-monthly Saturdays of CRAB XV have thus become a landmark in the calendar for bargain hunters and collectors in the region.

Calvi and Balagne

Calvi (20260) is the sub-prefecture of Haute-Corse and the capital of the Balagne region, often nicknamed the "Garden of Corsica" for the beauty of its landscapes. The city is dominated by its 13th-century Genoese citadel and boasts a magnificent bay framed by mountains. A major tourist resort on the island, Calvi has an international airport and a lively marina. Balagne, an agricultural and cultural territory, is renowned for its olive groves, perched villages, and summer festivals such as Calvi on the Rocks.