Vide-Grenier de Pomas

The Vide-Grenier de Pomas: A Day of Bargain Hunting between Carcassonne and Limoux

Every April, the village of Pomas in the Aude region hosts its annual car boot sale, a popular event that brings together the local community and bargain hunting enthusiasts from the surrounding area. On the village square, private sellers set up their stalls to offer visitors a varied selection of second-hand items at very affordable prices.

Pomas, Village in the Haute Vallée de l'Aude

Pomas is a rural commune in the Aude department, located in the Haute Vallée de l'Aude, halfway between Carcassonne and Limoux. This agricultural village, surrounded by vineyards and orchards, is typical of the rural hamlets in this narrow valley. Its cut stone houses, its church, and its square shaded by plane trees make it a pleasant and authentic setting for outdoor events. The Aude River, which winds below, contributes to the freshness and greenery of the landscape.

Second-hand items for all tastes

As in all rural car boot sales in the Aude region, the stalls in Pomas offer a wide variety of items:

• Tableware and glassware: antique sets, glasses, carafes, regional serving dishes
• Books and documents: novels, old school books, encyclopedias, regional guides
• Clothing and accessories: for the whole family, in good condition
• Toys and games: wooden toys, classic board games, stuffed animals
• Tools and garden equipment: often well-preserved in old Aude barns
• Trinkets and decorative items: paintings, frames, statuettes, photographs

The Haute Vallée de l'Aude, a Region to Discover

The Haute Vallée de l'Aude is one of the most endearing regions of the Aude department. It features diverse landscapes: vineyards of Blanquette de Limoux, gorges of the Pierre-Lys, forests of the Aude Pyrenees, medieval villages, and Cathar sites. Visitors to the Pomas car boot sale can take advantage of their trip to explore this beautiful region: visit Limoux and its Blanquette cellars, take an excursion to the Cathar castles, or walk through the gorges of the Aude.

Conviviality and Sharing

As with all car boot sales in the small villages of the Aude region, the atmosphere in Pomas is warm and friendly. The volunteers who organize the event ensure the smooth running of the day and the welcome of all participants. A refreshment stand allows exhibitors and visitors to cool down and share a moment of conviviality in this pretty village of the Haute Vallée de l'Aude.