Alexandre Ballastière Car Boot Sale

The Ballastière Car Boot Sale: Summer treasure hunting in Montélimar

From May to September, every Sunday morning, the La Ballastière area in Montélimar hosts Alexandre's car boot sale. This weekly summer event is one of the highlights of the season for bargain hunters and treasure seekers in southern Drôme.

A site with an evocative name

La Ballastière refers to a former site where ballast, the gravel used to build railways and roads, was extracted. These former gravel pits, often converted into bodies of water or recreational areas, become lively places in the summer. The one in Montélimar offers an open and pleasant setting, ideal for setting up car boot sale stalls.

Five months of Sunday treasure hunting

From the first mild days of May until the last Sundays of September, this seasonal car boot sale punctuates the weekends of Montélimar residents. You can find all the usual car boot sale items: clothes for children and adults, toys, books, records, crockery, tools, decorations... All at private seller prices, in a relaxed and summery atmosphere.

Montélimar and its surroundings in season

Montélimar in summer is a lively city. Its strategic position between the Rhône, Roubion, and the Drôme foothills makes it a tourist crossroads. The city attracts visitors who bypass the motorway to discover its nougat shops, its Château des Adhémar, and its markets. The Sunday car boot sale at La Ballastière fits perfectly into this outdoor summer offering.