Brocante de Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze

The Brocante de Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze: Treasure Hunting by the Ouvèze

Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze is a discreet village with intact charm, nestled in a valley carved by the Ouvèze river through the limestone of the Drôme Baronnies. Located between Buis-les-Baronnies and the Montbrun-les-Bains plateau, this small village of a few hundred inhabitants is part of the Parc Naturel Régional des Baronnies Provençales, one of France's newest and richest natural parks. Its annual flea market on August 16th is one of those rural events that truly enrich the festive heritage of the Drôme region.

The Parc Naturel Régional des Baronnies Provençales

Created in 2015, the PNR des Baronnies Provençales covers a territory of 180,000 hectares spanning the Drôme and Hautes-Alpes departments. Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze is one of its most authentic villages, with its stone houses, lavender fields, ancient lime trees, and clear river. The August 16th flea market naturally fits into this region of terroir and tradition, attracting villagers, hikers, and summer visitors alike.

A Flea Market in the Spirit of the Baronnies

The Brocante de Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze has the charm of markets in the deep countryside. Exhibitors, mainly private individuals, offer antique furniture, crockery, tools, clothing, and everyday objects in the narrow streets of this preserved village. No flashy items or trendy second-hand clothes: here, you hunt for genuine treasures in an atmosphere of rural conviviality that true flea market enthusiasts appreciate above all else.

Practical Information

The flea market will be held on August 16, 2026, in Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze. Free admission. Access via D94 or D5 from Buis-les-Baronnies. Food available on site.