Barbaira Car Boot Sale

The Barbaira Car Boot Sale

Barbaira is a village located in the Orbieu valley, on the borders of the Minervois and the Aude Corbières. This discreet village, crossed by the Orbieu river, organizes a popular car boot sale every summer which is one of the liveliest moments of its village life.

Barbaira and the Orbieu Valley

The Orbieu valley is one of the most authentic wine-growing valleys in the Aude. Between the Corbières and the Minervois, the Orbieu flows through a landscape of garrigue, vineyards and limestone hills that offers panoramas of austere and striking beauty. Barbaira occupies a central position in this valley, near Lézignan-Corbières, the capital of the Corbières. The village benefits from a quality wine-growing terroir and a geographical location that makes it a pleasant stop on the Corbières wine route.

The Valley's Second-Hand Market

The Barbaira car boot sale attracts exhibitors not only from the village but also from the towns in the Orbieu valley — Escales, Montbrun-des-Corbières, Fabrezan, Saint-André-de-Roquelongue — and from Lézignan-Corbières. The geographical diversity of the exhibitors guarantees the variety of items offered: furniture and antique objects, tableware and table arts, adult and children's clothing, books and magazines, tools and gardening equipment, trinkets and curiosities. Wine lovers can also find a few bottles offered by individuals among the items on display.

Bargain Hunting by the Orbieu

One of the particular charms of the Barbaira car boot sale is its location on the banks of the Orbieu. The river, with its banks shaded by willows and plane trees, offers a cool and peaceful atmosphere in the middle of summer. Visitors can combine their bargain hunting day with a walk along the banks, enjoying the natural setting of the valley.

A Lively Festive Tradition

Barbaira volunteers run a refreshment stand throughout the car boot sale, perpetuating the festive tradition of southern French car boot sales. Local Corbières wines and cold drinks allow exhibitors and visitors to gather in a friendly atmosphere that extends the event well beyond its commercial aspect.

Practical Information

Individuals wishing to exhibit can contact the town hall of Barbaira. Entry is free for all visitors.