Malataverne Car Boot Sale

The Malataverne Car Boot Sales, a May 8th event in Cendras

Every year, on May 8th, the Grand Parc de Malataverne in Cendras (30480) comes alive with the Malataverne car boot sales. Organized by the APE Malataverne — the parents' association of the Malataverne school —, this event brings together around 150 exhibitors in a green setting, at the gateway to the Cévennes, a few kilometers from Alès.

A Day for the School

The main goal of this event is to fund the annual school trip for the students of the Malataverne school. All proceeds from stand rentals and catering directly contribute to this project. Volunteer parents invest enthusiastically to make this day a true popular success, and the results are there: the 2025 edition was fully booked for exhibitors.

Festive and Local Catering

Beyond the flea market, the Malataverne car boot sales offer festive catering that greatly contributes to the day's atmosphere:

• Céleste Beer, brewed locally in the Alès region;
• Grilled Sausages and Merguez for barbecue lovers;
• 100% Lozère Flour Sourdough Bread, a regional artisanal product;
• Crêpes for those with a sweet tooth.

This catering offer, rooted in local Cévenol products, contributes to the warm and friendly atmosphere of the event.

Cendras and the Malataverne District

Cendras (30480) is a commune in the Gard department, in the northern suburbs of Alès, the district capital. The Malataverne district has a primary school whose APE organizes this emblematic car boot sale. The commune is located at the gateway to the Cévennes, in a landscape of scrubland and hills characteristic of the inner Gard region.