Spring Garage Sale

A small village at the gates of the prefecture

Chis is a rural commune of around 300 inhabitants in the north of the Hautes-Pyrenees, just a few kilometers from Tarbes. Part of the Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrenees metropolitan area which encompasses 86 communes, Chis nonetheless retains its character as a small Bigorre village with traditional houses and a rural setting. It is this authenticity that gives its spring garage sale its charm.

Open-air bargain hunting

The garage sale spreads through the village streets and squares, offering browsers a pleasant outdoor route. Exhibitors, mainly local individuals, offer an eclectic assortment of everyday items: clothing for the whole family, kitchen utensils, children's toys, DIY tools, books and magazines, ornaments and small decorative items. A great opportunity to find bargains while enjoying the first fine days of spring.

Bigorre conviviality

This garage sale is above all a time for meeting and sharing among neighbors. Local associations often set up a refreshment stand and light food to extend the enjoyment. The event helps enliven village life and strengthen bonds between residents of Chis and neighboring communes in the Tarbes area.