Annual Car Boot Sale of Auxonne

The annual car boot sale of Auxonne: a spring tradition in Napoleonic land

Every spring, the town of Auxonne hosts its annual car boot sale, an unmissable event for lovers of bargain hunting and good deals in the Saône plain. Set up on the stabilized ground of the Croix des Sarrasins, near the college, this event brings together dozens of private sellers in a family-friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

An exceptional historic setting

Auxonne, a small fortified town in Côte-d'Or, is famous for having been the first garrison of the young Napoleon Bonaparte, who stayed there from 1788 to 1791 at the artillery school. The ramparts, the Prost castle, and the cobbled streets of the town center offer a history-laden backdrop for bargain hunters. The car boot sale is part of this tradition of exchange and conviviality that has animated the city for centuries.

Bargain hunting by the Saône

Visitors can stroll among the stalls offering various objects, antique tableware, clothing, toys, books, and trinkets. A refreshment stand and a dining area allow visitors to eat on site. The green setting of the Saône valley and the proximity of the historic town center invite visitors to extend their stay with a walk along the quays or in the streets of this town of character.