La Ruée Vers l'Autre

La Ruée Vers l'Autre: Sainte-Savine's big autumn event

Every year at the start of September, Sainte-Savine transforms for a day into a huge open-air market. La Ruée Vers l'Autre, the town's giant car boot sale, hosts up to 500 exhibitors who come to clear out their cellars, attics, and closets for an ever-increasing number of visitors. With such a density of exhibitors, this event is one of the most important car boot sales in the Aube department.

500 exhibitors for hours of treasure hunting

The number is telling: 500 exhibitors promise endless discoveries. Individuals, families, and associations set up side-by-side to offer an incredible variety of items: adult and children's clothing, toys of all kinds, books and comics, crockery and kitchenware, vinyl records, tools, furniture, trinkets, and decorative objects. Each stall is an invitation to rediscover and recycle, in a resolutely supportive and eco-responsible spirit.

An event rooted in the life of Sainte-Savine

Sainte-Savine, a town in the Troyes urban area with over 10,000 inhabitants, is a dynamic place with a rich community life. La Ruée Vers l'Autre embodies this community spirit by offering an event every autumn that is accessible to all, free for visitors, and allows everyone to give a second life to everyday objects. The very name of the event, "La Ruée Vers l'Autre" (The Rush Towards the Other), reflects this philosophy of sharing and meeting around objects.

Sainte-Savine, gateway to the Troyes urban area

Bordering Troyes, Sainte-Savine benefits from a central position in the urban area and excellent accessibility by car and public transport. The town is crossed by major roads and has numerous public spaces suitable for organizing large-scale events. Visitors often take the opportunity to also explore the shops and restaurants in the town and the neighboring areas of Troyes.

Car boot sales and flea markets: a vibrant tradition in the Aube

In the Aube, as throughout France, car boot sales and flea markets are a popular pastime and an irreplaceable vector of social connection. La Ruée Vers l'Autre perpetuates this tradition by adapting it to the contemporary challenges of responsible consumption and the circular economy. Every object that finds a new owner instead of ending up in landfill is a small victory for the environment and for the wallet. It's also an opportunity for unexpected conversations, for stories shared over an old record or a rediscovered toy.

Practical Information

La Ruée Vers l'Autre takes place every year in September in Sainte-Savine. The event hosts up to 500 exhibitors. Entry is free for visitors. Registration for exhibitors is through the town hall or the organizing associations. Parking is available on-site or nearby.