Car boot sale of Saint-Benoît-sur-Seine

The Car Boot Sale of Saint-Benoît-sur-Seine

In May, the municipality of Saint-Benoît-sur-Seine (10180) hosts its annual car boot sale on the banks of the Seine, in the northwest of the Aube department. This spring event attracts private sellers and bargain hunters in a pleasant natural setting, between the plains of Champagne and the alluvial valley.

Saint-Benoît-sur-Seine, a village along the water

Saint-Benoît-sur-Seine is a commune in the arrondissement of Troyes, in the canton of Romilly-sur-Seine. It is crossed by the Seine, which widens in this area after receiving several Champagne tributaries. The village stretches along the river in a landscape of poplar groves, wet meadows, and crops, typical of the banks of the Seine between Troyes and Nogent.

A Car Boot Sale by the Water

The location of Saint-Benoît-sur-Seine on the banks of the Seine gives its car boot sale a particularly pleasant natural setting for an outdoor day. Sellers set up in the village streets, and visitors can enjoy a stroll along the river after their purchases. The tranquility of the Seine banks in spring, with its birds and green vegetation, adds to the charm of this rural day.

Objects from the Seine Banks

The attics of houses in Saint-Benoît-sur-Seine and neighboring villages often hide unusual objects related to the rural and river life of this area: agricultural and gardening tools, fishing gear, country tableware, solid wood furniture, household linen, and trinkets inherited from past generations. The car boot sale is an opportunity to find these everyday treasures at affordable prices.

Between Troyes and Nogent-sur-Seine

Saint-Benoît-sur-Seine is located halfway between Troyes, the prefecture of Aube, and Nogent-sur-Seine, the sub-prefecture. This position allows it to attract visitors from both population centers, ensuring satisfactory attendance for the annual car boot sale.

Practical Information

Entry is free for all visitors. Saint-Benoît-sur-Seine is accessible from Troyes and Romilly-sur-Seine by road. Parking is available on the outskirts of the village. Bring cash for purchases from private sellers.