Car boot sale of the Ch'tis from here and elsewhere in Laragne-Montéglin

The car boot sale of the Ch'tis from here and elsewhere

The association Les Ch'tis d'ici et d'ailleurs is one of the most active organizers of car boot sales in Laragne-Montéglin. Several times a year, the association takes over the parking lots and spaces of the town for car boot sales open to individuals, with refreshments and food on site.

Laragne-Montéglin, capital of Hautes-Alpes car boot sales

Laragne-Montéglin holds a record in the Hautes-Alpes: no less than five to six car boot sales are organized there each year by various associations. This town of 3,500 inhabitants, located at the crossroads of the Buëch and the Durance, benefits from a Provençal climate that extends the car boot sale season from April to October.

What to find on the stalls?

Exhibitors offer a wide range of second-hand items: old tableware, trinkets, frames and mirrors, books and magazines, toys, clothing, small appliances, tools, sports equipment, vinyl records and CDs, home linen, and decorative objects. The friendly atmosphere of the Ch'tis, with their legendary accent and good humor, adds a warm touch to these events.

The Ch'tis in the Alpine Provence

The association Les Ch'tis d'ici et d'ailleurs testifies to the presence of a community of northern origin in the Hautes-Alpes. This phenomenon of internal migration is common in the south of France, where retirees and families from the North find a sunny living environment while maintaining their traditions of conviviality and associative life.