Car boot sale and plants of Viols-en-Laval

Car boot sale and plant swap in Viols-en-Laval

The car boot sale in Viols-en-Laval stands out for its dual purpose: bargain hunting and gardening. At Parc Bernard Dimey, private sellers offer clothes, toys, books, tableware, and trinkets, while a space is dedicated to the swap of plants, cuttings, seeds, and garden seedlings. This original formula attracts a diverse audience, lovers of bargains and gardening, in the green setting of this garrigue village.

Viols-en-Laval, a perched village in the garrigue

Viols-en-Laval is a small village of about 1,500 inhabitants nestled in the garrigue north of Montpellier, in the hollow of a limestone valley. The village has retained its authentic character with its stone houses, narrow streets, and shaded square. The surrounding garrigue, covered with holm oaks, boxwood, and aromatic plants, offers a preserved natural setting. Parc Bernard Dimey, named after the poet and songwriter, is a green space appreciated by the inhabitants.

Bargain hunting and cuttings under the trees

The originality of this event — the combination of a car boot sale and plant swap — makes it a unique meeting point in the garrigue. Gardeners exchange their cuttings of lavender, rosemary, and Mediterranean plants while bargain hunters rummage through neighboring stalls. Free entry, the village atmosphere, and the natural setting make it an ideal Sunday outing for families.