Car boot sale of the lavender festival of Blieux

The lavender festival and car boot sale of Blieux

Every summer, the tiny village of Blieux, lost in the mountains between Castellane and Digne-les-Bains, celebrates lavender with a traditional festival accompanied by a car boot sale. This event is one of the most authentic in the department.

An isolated and wild village

Blieux is one of the most isolated villages in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, accessible by winding mountain roads. With only a few dozen permanent inhabitants, the village retains a wild and preserved character. The lavender festival and the car boot sale are among the few events that liven up this mountain hamlet.

Distillation and flea market finds in the mountains

The festival offers traditional lavender distillation using old methods, a market of local producers, and a car boot sale in the village alleys. The atmosphere is that of a Provençal village festival of yesteryear, far from mass tourism. Visitors come as much for the lavender as for the pleasure of discovering this remote corner of Haute-Provence.