Montesquieu Car Boot Sale

The Annual Montesquieu Car Boot Sale

Every September, the village of Montesquieu (47130) comes alive with its annual car boot sale. This popular market brings together around 60 private exhibitors who empty attics, cellars, and storage rooms to offer their treasures at second-hand prices. The day takes place outdoors, in a relaxed late-summer atmosphere typical of these rural flea markets in the Lot-et-Garonne.

Sixty exhibitors, a thousand finds

With its sixty exhibitors, the Montesquieu car boot sale offers a varied selection of clothing, toys, books, records, crockery, tools, decorations, and everyday items. Flea market enthusiasts can find unexpected pieces at very affordable prices, in the authentic atmosphere of a village market where bargaining is king and smiles are mandatory.

A village in the Pays d'Albret

Montesquieu (47130) is a small village in the Pays d'Albret, a region named after the illustrious royal house of Albret, whose most famous representative was Henry IV. The Albret hills, with their vineyards, orchards, and woods, form a landscape of gentleness and serenity that surrounds this peaceful rural village.

A festive late-summer event

The Montesquieu car boot sale is an event rooted in local life, marking the transition between summer and autumn. Refreshments and food are available throughout the day so everyone can refuel between treasure hunts. Entry is free for visitors, making this day an outing accessible to all budgets. It's also an opportunity to stroll through this Gascon village and enjoy the tranquility of the Lot-et-Garonne countryside at the end of the summer season.