Car boot sale of Mussy-sur-Seine

A car boot sale on the banks of the Seine in southern Aube

Mussy-sur-Seine is a commune in the canton of Bar-sur-Seine, located in the south of the Aube department, about fifty kilometers from Troyes. Perched on the banks of the Seine, this medieval town offers an exceptional setting to host its popular car boot sale every year in May.

The Seine River originates not far from here, on the Langres plateau, and flows through this area, winding between wooded hills. The green landscape and the serenity of the riverbanks give Mussy-sur-Seine a peaceful atmosphere that contrasts with the liveliness of a flea market day.

Remarkable medieval heritage

Mussy-sur-Seine preserves many traces of its medieval past. The Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens church, built in the 13th and 15th centuries, is one of the most remarkable religious buildings in southern Aube. Its stained glass windows and works of art make it a must-see site. The half-timbered houses in the town center also bear witness to the commune's prosperity in the late Middle Ages.

The treasury of Mussy-sur-Seine also houses interesting collection pieces for local history enthusiasts. This heritage context enriches the visit to the car boot sale with an appreciable cultural dimension.

What to find at the car boot sale

As with any rural car boot sale in the Aube region, sellers offer a wide range of items: furniture, tableware, linens, clothing, books, tools, toys, and decorative objects. The proximity of the Aube vineyards (Champagne and Côte des Bar) may lead to hopes of finding items related to the wine world: wine cellars, winemaking tools, old labels, or Champagne advertising posters.

Mussy-sur-Seine and Southern Aube

The south of the Aube department is a region of great natural beauty, dominated by forests and the deep valleys of the Seine and its tributaries. The Côte des Bar, a wine region renowned for its Champagnes and its Riceys wines (the only AOC rosé wine from Champagne), is a few kilometers away. Les Riceys, with its three distinct villages (Riceys-Haut, Riceys-Bas, and Ricey-Haute-Rive), is a complementary tourist destination for visitors to the car boot sale.

The sensitive natural area of the Der forest and its surroundings also offers beautiful walking and cycling routes in a preserved environment. The region is ideal for combining a flea market outing with a nature walk or a heritage visit.