23rd Car Boot Sale of the Éponine Association of Balesmes-sur-Marne

The Car Boot Sale of the Éponine Association of Balesmes-sur-Marne

With its 23rd edition, the Car Boot Sale of the Éponine association in Balesmes-sur-Marne (52200) has become one of the most established spring events in the Langres area. Organized every year on May 1st, the Labour Day public holiday, this event welcomes about sixty exhibitors in this charming village in the Marne valley.

Balesmes-sur-Marne is a commune in the canton of Langres, crossed by the Marne in its early stages, not far from its source. This area of the Langres plateau is remarkable for the quality of its landscapes: the gorges and meanders of the young Marne offer striking panoramas, which hiking and nature enthusiasts enjoy every summer. The car boot sale fits naturally into this bucolic environment.

The Éponine association, whose name recalls the character from Victor Hugo's Les Misérables (who passed through the region), has been consistently enlivening the village life for over two decades. This May 1st car boot sale is its flagship event, one that unites the inhabitants and attracts visitors from neighboring communes.

Exhibitors, mainly individuals from the village and surrounding areas, offer a variety of second-hand items: crockery, furniture, books, clothing, toys, and trinkets of all kinds. The quality of the finds is often excellent in this region where character houses sometimes hide real forgotten treasures. The festive atmosphere of May 1st pleasantly complements the pleasure of bargain hunting.