Auction of 'La Poule UN' in Ste Eulalie d'Olt

4 place de l'église 12130 Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt

In front of the cross, at the church, on All Saints' Day, the famous auction 'La Poule UN' takes place: this tradition brings together all parishioners on the village square to conduct a unique auction, which, until the euro arrived, was expressed in old francs. The auctioneer presents, one by one, the gifts of the inhabitants. First a hen (La Poule Un), then eggs, sacks of walnuts, brandy..., which will be used to pay masses for the redemption of the souls in purgatory. Meet on the Church Square or the communal hall…