Vide-Greniers de Mautes

A July 14th Car Boot Sale with a Pétanque Twist

Every July 14th, the village of Mautes organizes its annual car boot sale on the communal pétanque court. From 7 a.m., exhibitors set up their stalls to offer bargain hunters a varied selection of second-hand items: furniture, tableware, trinkets, toys, books, and various finds. The pétanque competition held in parallel adds a festive and sporting touch to this popular flea market day.

A Discreet Village in the Heart of Creuse

Mautes is a rural commune of 218 inhabitants located at 620 meters altitude, in the center of the Creuse department. This small village, covering 23 km², offers a landscape typical of the Limousin highlands: pasture meadows dotted with hedgerows, coniferous and deciduous forests, and valleys where streams flowing into the Creuse river run. The village church and granite farmhouses with slate roofs bear witness to the rural tradition of this terroir.

An Unbeatable Price for Exhibitors

At only 3 euros for 4 linear meters, the Mautes car boot sale offers one of the most attractive prices in Creuse. This accessibility attracts both villagers wishing to clear out their attics and bargain hunters from neighboring towns. Registration by phone ensures efficient organization of this human-scale event.

Deep Creuse, Land of Authenticity

Mautes is located in the heart of deep Creuse, far from major roads, in a preserved rural area that appeals to lovers of tranquility and nature. The July 14th car boot sale is an opportunity to discover this corner of the countryside where time seems to have stood still, between village festivals, pétanque competitions, and shared meals that punctuate community life.