Bourret Flea Market

A Garonne village rooted in its hunting tradition

Bourret, on the left bank of the Garonne between Verdun-sur-Garonne and Castelsarrasin, is one of those small Tarn-et-Garonne villages that faithfully cultivate the tradition of the annual flea market. With fewer than a thousand inhabitants, the bourg keeps an intimate character reflected in its events: no crowds, just quality hunting in a family, village atmosphere.

A village morning of hunting

The Sunday summer event takes over the village centre, around the square and main streets. Sellers, locals and folks from neighbouring villages such as Mas-Grenier, Larrazet, Saint-Sardos or Aucamville, lay out from 7am: crockery, family brocante, clothes, toys, books, small furniture, trinkets. The proximity to the Garonne and the lovely village of Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave also draws passing hunters.

The village spirit

What characterises Bourret's flea market is that village spirit rare today: sellers know each other, visitors take time to chat, association volunteers run a welcoming refreshment stand. Kids hunt for treasures in the toy crates, retirees discuss vintage crockery, everyone leaves with finds for very little.

Setting and surroundings

Bourret nestles in the Garonne plain, fertile land of cereal and fruit cultivation. The river's immediate proximity offers restful walks. Belleperche castle, Belleperche abbey or Mas-Grenier village are nearby for an afternoon of heritage discovery. Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave with its leisure park is ten minutes away.

Why come

For village authenticity far from anonymous big brocantes, gentle prices, family-find variety, the calm Garonne plain and warm Bourret welcome.