Car boot sale Danse et Expressions of Saint-Chamas

Hunt for treasures by the étang de Berre in Saint-Chamas

The Car boot sale Danse et Expressions is held every year on the parking of the Cabassons beach, a privileged site in the heart of Saint-Chamas, between the fishing port and the marina. This vast space offers a pleasant setting for a day of outdoor treasure hunting, with a view of the étang de Berre bay and the Baou hills overlooking the village. The sellers, mainly individuals, offer a wide variety of second-hand items: clothing, toys, dishes, books, trinkets, small furniture, electronic devices, and decorative items at attractive prices.

An event supported by the Danse et Expressions association

The organization of this car boot sale is managed by the association Danse et Expressions, a well-known dance school in Saint-Chamas. Founded and run by enthusiasts, the association offers classical and jazz dance classes for all levels, from children to adults, within the village throughout the year. The annual car boot sale is one of the highlights of the association's life, bringing together residents and visitors in a warm atmosphere while financially supporting the association's activities.

Saint-Chamas, a Provençal village with remarkable heritage

Saint-Chamas (13250) is a village of character located on the north bank of the étang de Berre, in the Bouches-du-Rhône. Its exceptional heritage makes it a popular destination for visitors. The Pont Flavien, a Roman monument dating from the 1st century BC, is one of the few ancient bridges still standing in France. 22 meters long, it spans the Touloubre river and its two sculpted triumphal arches bear witness to the grandeur of the Roman road connecting Marseille to Arles.

The village is also famous for its troglodyte houses carved into the Baou cliff, one of the most important troglodyte complexes in France after those in the Loire Valley. The imposing Clock Aqueduct, 62 meters long and 23 meters high, built from 1868, connects the two districts of the village and carries a clock visible from the Pertuis and Delà districts. The former Royal Powder Mill, founded under Colbert in 1690, is now a protected natural site classified as Natura 2000.

The Cabassons beach, a labeled site

The parking lot of the Cabassons beach, which hosts the car boot sale, is ideally located in the heart of the village. The Cabassons beach, labeled Blue Flag, offers a supervised swimming area on the edge of the pond with a panoramic view of the bay. The site has four free parking lots with a total of about 90 spaces, as well as leisure facilities: playgrounds, beach volleyball courts, a water sports center with paddleboarding and kayaking, and a municipal sailing school. An ideal setting to extend your treasure hunting day with a walk by the water.

A friendly gathering in Provence

The Car boot sale Danse et Expressions embodies the associative spirit and Provençal conviviality of Saint-Chamas. In this village where local life remains lively and authentic, the car boot sale is an opportunity to meet the locals, discover the heritage, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the shores of the étang de Berre. Bargain hunters who visit in the spring enjoy mild weather and ideal Provençal light for browsing the stalls.