Car boot sale and flea market of Saint-Éliph - May 1st

The car boot sale and flea market on May 1st in Saint-Éliph

Every May 1st, Saint-Éliph (28170) organizes its grand car boot sale and flea market in the village center. The event, which was in its 27th edition in 2024, takes place from approximately 8 am to 6:30 pm. It brings together around 120 private sellers from Saint-Éliph and surrounding towns.

A festive and family day

Beyond the flea market and car boot sale, the May 1st day in Saint-Éliph offers a varied program:

• Refreshments and on-site dining for lunch or a drink
• Sale of local products
• Indoor football tournament (“10h city stadium madness”), accessible by prior registration, for teams of 5 players — an activity that gives a festive and sporting character to the day
• Activities for children

Entry is free for visitors. Private sellers can set up without prior reservation. Professionals are not accepted.

Saint-Éliph, a village in Thymerais

Saint-Éliph is a commune in Eure-et-Loir (28170), located in the Thymerais region, west of the department, not far from Châteauneuf-en-Thymerais. This small rural village of a few hundred inhabitants is known for its Saint-Éliph church, a testament to its medieval heritage, and for the vitality of its community life. The May 1st flea market, in its 27th edition in 2024, is the oldest and most popular event on the local calendar.

Thymerais is a region of hedgerows and forests, on the border between Beauce and Perche, characterized by its rolling landscapes, hedges, and woods. Saint-Éliph benefits from this pleasant natural setting which attracts visitors from neighboring towns on Labor Day.

Practical information

The car boot sale and flea market takes place on May 1st, from 8 am to 6:30 pm, in the village center of Saint-Éliph (28170). Free entry. Approximately 120 private sellers. Refreshments, food, local products. Indoor football tournament by registration. No reservation needed for private sellers.