Espenel Car boot sale

The Espenel car boot sale: treasure hunting in the upper Drôme valley

Every end of May, the village of Espenel awakens for its annual car boot sale. This spring event brings together the inhabitants of the village and neighboring communes of the upper Drôme valley for a day of treasure hunting in an authentic rural village atmosphere. Stalls are set up in the village square, and passers-by find themselves in the friendly atmosphere typical of these village events.

Espenel, village in the upper Drôme valley

Espenel is a commune of about a hundred inhabitants (26340) located in the upper Drôme valley, between Crest (15 km to the west) and Saillans (5 km to the east). This village, perched on a plateau overlooking the Drôme river, is surrounded by grey cliffs, scrubland, and pubescent oak forests. The Drôme, a wild river with turquoise waters classified among the last wild rivers in France, flows below in a particularly remarkable landscape of gorges and wooded banks.

A car boot sale in a remarkable natural setting

The Espenel car boot sale benefits from the beauty of the natural setting of the upper Drôme valley. This area, protected by a departmental sensitive natural area, is appreciated by nature and river lovers. Visitors to the car boot sale can extend their day with a walk along the Drôme, a visit to the nearby village of Saillans, or an exploration of the surrounding gorges. Exhibitors offer a variety of second-hand items, often from the houses and barns of this preserved rural territory.

Practical information

The car boot sale is held every end of May in Espenel (26340), accessible from Crest via the D93 to the east. Inquire at the Espenel town hall for the exact date.