Car boot sale of the Cherries of Saint-Hilaire-Saint-Mesmin

The Car boot sale of the Cherries: a Loirean tradition

Saint-Hilaire-Saint-Mesmin, a charming town on the banks of the Loire about ten kilometers southwest of Orléans, celebrates the cherry each year, an emblematic fruit of the Loire Valley. As part of this Cherry Festival, the Festival Committee has been organizing a popular car boot sale for many years, bringing together around a hundred exhibitors in an exceptional natural setting.

The Stade du Pâtis, a unique Loirean site

The Stade du Pâtis, located on the banks of the Loire, offers an enchanting setting for this summer car boot sale. Between the Loirean meadow and the bodies of water, the exhibitors' stalls stretch out in a relaxed and bucolic atmosphere. Visitors can thus combine bargain hunting with a walk along the banks of the royal river.

120 exhibitors for all tastes

The car boot sale welcomes around 120 exhibitors, individuals and professionals, who offer a varied selection of items:

• Clothing, shoes, and accessories for the whole family
• Toys, children's books, and board games
• Books, comics, and various collections
• Tableware, table arts, and interior decoration
• Trinkets, figurines, and small antiques
• Furniture, lighting, and vintage objects
• Tools and gardening equipment

The Cherry Festival: a unique event in the Val de Loire

The Cherry Festival of Saint-Hilaire-Saint-Mesmin is a renowned gastronomic and festive event in the Val de Loire. It highlights local cherry producers, fine and flavorful varieties that the banks of the Loire are famous for cultivating. A market of professional producers complements the car boot sale, allowing visitors to leave with fresh cherries and local specialties.

A village with remarkable Loirean heritage

Saint-Hilaire-Saint-Mesmin is a village of great heritage richness, with its Romanesque church, its troglodyte houses, and its Loirean landscapes inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The Cherry Festival attracts many visitors from all over the region each year, contributing to the influence of this exceptional heritage.

Practical information

The car boot sale is held at the Stade du Pâtis in Saint-Hilaire-Saint-Mesmin (45160), on the last Sunday of June, from 8 am to 6 pm. Entry is free and open to all. Exhibitors pay a fee ranging from 15 to 55 euros depending on the chosen space. Registration required. Contact: 06 75 30 32 99.