Car boot sale and Book fair of Sainte-Croix-de-Quintillargues

Car boot sale and second-hand books in the heart of the garrigue

Every year in June, the village of Sainte-Croix-de-Quintillargues (34270) organizes its car boot sale and book fair. Exhibitors offer clothes, toys, trinkets, crockery, and various items, while a dedicated space for used books delights readers: novels, comics, children's books, essays, and art books at bargain prices.

Sainte-Croix-de-Quintillargues, a village perched in the garrigue

Sainte-Croix-de-Quintillargues is a village of about 2,000 inhabitants nestled in the garrigue hills north of Montpellier, halfway between the city and the Pic Saint-Loup. The setting is bucolic: hills covered with holm oaks, garrigue paths scented with thyme and rosemary, vineyards, and olive groves. The village retains a Romanesque church and typical Languedoc alleys.

Reading, treasure hunting, and nature

The car boot sale and book fair attracts with its dual appeal. Bargain-hunting readers can stock up their library at a low cost, while lovers of various objects browse the car boot sale stalls. The atmosphere is peaceful and family-friendly, reflecting this preserved village. A refreshment stand and light catering complete the day.