Sauternes Car boot sale

Hunt for treasures in the heart of the Sauternes vineyard

The Sauternes car boot sale (33210) takes place every May 8th in this emblematic village of the Bordeaux vineyards, the birthplace of the famous sweet wine classified as a first growth in 1855. Private sellers set up in the village center, between the church and the village square, offering clothes, toys, books, trinkets, and decorative items at low prices. The event attracts bargain hunters from the neighboring towns of Bommes, Preignac, and Barsac.

Sauternes, an exceptional wine-growing setting

With only a few hundred inhabitants, Sauternes is a small rural village that owes its worldwide fame to its unique terroir. The morning mists from the Ciron river favor the development of botrytis, the magical fungus that gives birth to the great sweet wines. Château d'Yquem, the wine estates with their tiled roofs, and the endless rows of vines create a landscape of rare beauty. The car boot sale offers a chance to discover this prestigious village in a popular and warm atmosphere.

A friendly gathering on a public holiday

The choice of May 8th, a public holiday, allows families to enjoy a day of bargain hunting without constraints. The refreshment stand run by volunteers offers cold drinks and light refreshments. Visitors enjoy strolling among the stalls before going for a walk in the surrounding vineyards, combining the pleasure of finding treasures with the discovery of the Sauternes wine heritage.