Car boot sale of August 15th La Chapelle-en-Vercors

The August 15th car boot sale in La Chapelle-en-Vercors

Every August 15th, the square of La Chapelle-en-Vercors transforms into a lively and friendly second-hand market. This annual car boot sale, rooted in local traditions, takes advantage of the summer tourist traffic to attract both local residents and holidaymakers passing through the Drôme Vercors.

A village of character in the heart of the Vercors

La Chapelle-en-Vercors, the main town of the Drôme Vercors, is a commune of about 700 inhabitants nestled at 940 meters above sea level in the Vercors Regional Natural Park. Surrounded by imposing limestone cliffs, fir forests, and high-altitude meadows, it is an ideal starting point for hikes towards the Grotte de la Luire, the Gorges de la Bourne, or the high plateaus. The village also carries the painful memory of the Vercors tragedy of July 1944, recalled by a memorial and the Resistance museum.

A car boot sale in a unique mountain setting

Participating in the August 15th car boot sale in La Chapelle-en-Vercors means browsing in the fresh mountain air, among neighbors and tourists, in a relaxed atmosphere typical of villages with character. Old furniture, crockery, books, toys, and everyday objects are found here in a family-friendly and unpretentious atmosphere. The coolness of the Vercors in mid-August provides a pleasant contrast to the heat of the Drôme plain.

Practical Information

The car boot sale is held every year on August 15th in the main village square. Information is available from the town hall or the festival committee of La Chapelle-en-Vercors. Access is via the D76 from Romans-sur-Isère or the D70 from Crest, with parking available in the village.