Car boot sale of May 1st Arès

The May 1st Car Boot Sale: The Tradition of Treasure Hunting in Arès

May 1st is traditionally one of the best days for car boot sales in France, and Arès is no exception. The Esplanade Dartiguelongue, a large space located on the edge of the Bassin d'Arcachon, hosts a major car boot sale every year, taking advantage of the public holiday and the May bridge to attract hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors. The setting is magnificent: stalls are set up among the trees, just a stone's throw from the beach and the oyster port.

The Esplanade Dartiguelongue, a Green Oasis by the Water

The Esplanade Dartiguelongue is the green lung of Arès. This tree-lined area by the Bassin hosts markets, festivals, and events throughout the year. On May 1st, the pathways transform into a vast open-air flea market. Exhibitors offer furniture, crockery, clothing, toys, books, tools, marine decorative objects, and curiosities of all kinds. The salty air of the Bassin adds an incomparable charm to this day of treasure hunting.

Arès, a Natural and Family-Friendly Seaside Resort

Arès is a discreet and charming seaside resort located at the northern entrance of the Bassin d'Arcachon. Its oyster port, its natural reserve of the "Prés Salés" – the largest in the southwest – and its protected beaches make it a popular holiday destination for families. The May 1st car boot sale is part of this tradition of hospitality and conviviality that characterizes Arès. It's also an opportunity to discover the charm of this natural commune, between pine forests and the shores of the Bassin.