Saint-Bonnet-les-Tours-de-Merle Market and Car Boot Sale

A market and car boot sale in a remarkable medieval setting

The Saint-Bonnet-les-Tours-de-Merle market and car boot sale takes place every spring in this small village in southern Corrèze, famous for its medieval castle site of the Tours de Merle. This event combines a market of producers and artisans with a car boot sale open to individuals.

Local products and crafts

The market showcases local products from Corrèze and Quercy: goat cheeses, mountain honey, jams, seasonal plants, peasant bread, and other local specialties. Artisans also present their creations, in the tradition of the village markets of Xaintrie.

Free car boot sale pitches for exhibitors

The originality of this event lies in the free pitches for the car boot sale. Individuals can reserve their spot by contacting the organizers and come to sell second-hand items, clothes, trinkets, and small furniture free of charge.

The Tours de Merle, a jewel of Corrèze heritage

Saint-Bonnet-les-Tours-de-Merle takes its name from the Tours de Merle, a set of medieval fortified towers perched on a rocky outcrop above the Maronne valley. This site, classified as a Historic Monument, is one of the most impressive in Corrèze and is an essential destination for a walk. The market and car boot sale offer an excellent opportunity to combine a cultural visit with bargain hunting in a preserved natural setting.

In the heart of Xaintrie

The village is located in Xaintrie, a wild and hilly region in southern Corrèze, between the gorges of the Dordogne and the Maronne. This rural territory, on the borders of Cantal and Lot, is renowned for its grandiose landscapes and its built heritage in local stone.