Eyguières Car Boot Sale

A car boot sale in the heart of a Provençal village

Each year, the streets of downtown Eyguières are transformed into a vast second-hand market for the traditional car boot sale. Organized by the municipality of Eyguières, this event can accommodate up to 200 private sellers who unpack their treasures from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., on the sidewalks and small squares of the village, in the immediate vicinity of shops, cafes, and restaurants. The atmosphere is friendly and family-oriented, and entry is completely free for visitors.

Eyguières, the city of Alpilles fountains

Eyguières is a commune of nearly 7,000 inhabitants nestled at the eastern end of the Alpilles massif, about fifteen kilometers from Salon-de-Provence. The village is renowned for having the largest number of springs and fountains in the region: the Coquille fountain, the Cocotte fountain, and the Bormes fountain line its shaded alleys and squares lined with 18th-century townhouses. The public fountain of Eyguières has been classified as a Historic Monument since 1923, testifying to the importance of water in the history of this Provençal village.

Remarkable historical heritage

Eyguières boasts rich architectural heritage worth a visit. The Notre-Dame-de-Grâces church, in Byzantine style, dates from the 17th and 18th centuries and is the religious heart of the village. The chapel of Saint-Vérédème, classified as a Historic Monument since 1906, honors the memory of this 7th-century hermit particularly venerated in Provence. The remains of Roquemartine Castle, a medieval fortress from the 12th-13th centuries perched on a rocky outcrop, offer a striking panorama of the Crau plain and the Alpilles massif. This former stronghold, nicknamed "Queen Jeanne's Castle," retains a double enceinte of ramparts and a church dedicated to Saint-Sauveur.

Oil mill and Provençal traditions

Eyguières perpetuates Provençal olive oil traditions thanks to its 17th-century oil mill, where visitors can discover the ancestral methods of olive oil production. The village also houses picturesque columned washhouses, witnesses to the daily life of yesteryear, and an aqueduct that recalls the ingenuity of the ancients in channeling water. Local associations such as Les Chemins du Patrimoine and Tradicioun actively work to preserve this rich cultural heritage and Provençal traditions.

What to find at the car boot sale

The stalls at the Eyguières car boot sale offer a wide variety of second-hand items:

• Clothing and accessories for the whole family
• Provençal tableware, earthenware, and decorative objects
• Toys and games for children
• Books, vinyl records, and collectibles
• Small furniture and garden tools
• Trinkets, curiosities, and souvenirs

La Tour des Opies, the highest point of the Alpilles

Hiking enthusiasts will take advantage of their visit to Eyguières to climb the Tour des Opies, which culminates at 498 meters above sea level and is the highest point of the Alpilles Regional Natural Park. From this summit located within the commune, the panorama extends from the white stones of the Crau to the south to the Luberon and its lavender fields to the east, passing through the Durance valley to the north and the romantic silhouettes of the Baux-de-Provence to the west. An emblematic hike that ideally complements a day of bargain hunting at the car boot sale.