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The annual September car boot sale in Pont-de-Labeaume

Every autumn, in September, the village of Pont-de-Labeaume (07380) hosts its annual car boot sale organized by the association Les Blés d'Or. This friendly event brings together exhibitors and visitors in a late-season atmosphere, conducive to treasure hunting and good deals. Individuals from the village and surrounding towns display their items to offer a varied selection of second-hand goods: furniture, tableware, clothing, books, toys, and everyday objects.

The month of September offers an ideal setting for this outdoor day: temperatures are pleasant, vegetation takes on its first autumn hues, and the summer tourist crowds have given way to a more serene and local atmosphere. The inhabitants of Pont-de-Labeaume and neighboring villages take advantage of this event to meet, hunt for treasures, and support the organizing association.

Les Blés d'Or, an active Ardeche seniors club

The Les Blés d'Or association is one of the pillars of community life in Pont-de-Labeaume. Founded in 1977, at the initiative of Mrs. Desormeaux, this association brings together seniors from the town and surrounding areas for social, cultural, and recreational activities. Since its creation, it has been chaired by several committed volunteers — Mesdames Paule Desormeaux, Lucienne Veyrenc, Jeanine Merle, Maryse Vielzeuf — and has been led by Jacky Colas since 2017.

The association organizes several events throughout the year: a spring meal in early April, regular meetings of rural senior clubs in the area, and, a well-established tradition in the local calendar, the annual autumn car boot sale. The latter is not only a festive event for the village but also a source of funding for the association's activities and a moment of social connection appreciated by members and the local community.

Pont-de-Labeaume, an Ardeche village between volcanoes and rivers

Pont-de-Labeaume is a small Ardeche commune of a few hundred inhabitants, located at an altitude of about 630 meters, in the Fontaulière valley. It belongs to the arrondissement of Largentière and is about ten kilometers southwest of Aubenas. The village owes its name to the bridge that crosses the Fontaulière, a small river flowing down from the Tanargue massif before joining the Ardèche at Aubenas.

The municipal territory is marked by the characteristic landscapes of Ardeche volcanism: basalt flows, basalt organs, and river-carved valleys form a natural environment of great geological originality. The Tanargue massif, whose foothills overlook the village, offers remarkable panoramas and preserved natural spaces ideal for hiking. Pont-de-Labeaume is also close to the Lignon valley and the natural sites of volcanic Ardeche.

A car boot sale rooted in village life

The Blés d'Or car boot sale is an event rooted in local habits. The village market atmosphere it generates is characteristic of these rural Ardeche events, where the social dimension often takes precedence over the strictly commercial aspect: neighbors meeting up, regulars returning each year, the curiosity of passers-by, and the simplicity and friendliness of exchanges between exhibitors and visitors.

For exhibitors, it is an opportunity to get rid of items accumulated during the summer and participate in the life of their village. For visitors, it is the assurance of finding second-hand items at affordable prices in an authentic setting, far from large commercial flea markets. Entry is free for visitors, in line with the popular and accessible nature of this event.

How to participate?

Exhibitors wishing to book a spot can contact the association Les Blés d'Or or inquire at the Pont-de-Labeaume town hall. Pont-de-Labeaume is accessible from Aubenas via the D19 or D536, about 10 km to the west. From Largentière, it is about fifteen kilometers to the northeast.