Car boot sale under the Dome of La Côte-Saint-André

The car boot sale under the dome

La Côte-Saint-André, a charming medieval town in the Bièvre plain, hosts an annual car boot sale under the dome, a covered hall that allows for bargain hunting sheltered from the weather. Individuals come to offer their everyday items in a friendly and accessible format for everyone.

La Côte-Saint-André, land of heritage

La Côte-Saint-André is best known as the birthplace of composer Hector Berlioz, whose childhood home is now a museum. The town preserves a rich architectural heritage with its 11th-century medieval market halls, its Louis XI castle, and its half-timbered houses. The car boot sale is part of the active cultural life of this small town, which also hosts the Berlioz Festival every summer.

Bargain hunting under the dome

The advantage of the indoor format is appreciable: no dependence on the weather, a well-lit space accessible to all. The stalls are arranged in a spacious manner, allowing visitors to move around comfortably. You can find the classics of a car boot sale – tableware, trinkets, toys, books, clothes – but also sometimes more unique items related to local history.

A spring event

Scheduled for spring, this car boot sale marks the beginning of the flea market season in the Bièvre plain. It's an opportunity for residents to sort things out after winter and for bargain hunters to resume their habits. The refreshment stand on site completes this pleasant morning of bargain hunting.