Car boot sale of Relais RN7 of Châteauneuf-du-Rhône

The Relais RN7 car boot sale: treasure hunting on the holiday road

Every Saturday and Sunday, the Relais de la Route Nationale 7 in Châteauneuf-du-Rhône hosts its weekly car boot sale. This strategic location on the old national road, which for decades was the main route for holidaymakers from the north to the Côte d'Azur, gives it a special character and a varied clientele.

The RN7: a road steeped in history

The Route Nationale 7, nicknamed "the blue road" or "the holiday road," was the mandatory route for millions of French people going on vacation after the war. From Paris to Menton, it crossed magnificent regions, including the Rhône valley and the Drôme. Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, a village perched on the heights overlooking the Rhône, was a natural stop on this axis. Although the A7 motorway has long since replaced the RN7, it retains its charm and its roadside inns, testaments to a bygone era.

Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, between the Rhône and Tricastin

Châteauneuf-du-Rhône is a commune in southern Drôme, a few kilometers from Montélimar, overlooking the Rhône and the Tricastin plains. Its perched medieval center, its cobbled streets, and its panoramic views of the river make it a charming village. The weekly car boot sale at Relais RN7 is a good reason to stop there, whether you are traveling or live in the area.

A car boot sale accessible all year round

The weekly presence of the car boot sale on Saturdays and Sundays makes the Relais RN7 a regular landmark for treasure hunting enthusiasts in the region. Private sellers, regular bargain hunters, and passing tourists mingle to browse the stalls offering the usual finds from car boot sales: crockery, books, clothes, tools, trinkets, and objects of all kinds.