Monthly Car Boot Sale of Bourg-Saint-Andéol

The monthly car boot sale of Bourg-Saint-Andéol, a popular Ardèche event

Every first Saturday of the month, the Champ de Mars square in Bourg-Saint-Andéol transforms into a lively and friendly second-hand market. Organized by Animation populaire, the monthly car boot sale in Bourg brings together around 60 exhibitors who unpack their treasures at dawn for the greatest pleasure of bargain hunters and onlookers from all over southern Ardèche.

A market in the heart of the episcopal city

Bourg-Saint-Andéol is one of the richest communes in heritage in Ardèche. Located on the right bank of the Rhône, facing the Provençal Drôme, this former episcopal city has more listed or registered monuments than any other commune in the department. The Champ de Mars, a central and open space in the city, is the ideal setting for this monthly market: easily accessible, well served, and located a short walk from the historic center with its medieval streets, its private mansions, and its illustrious 2nd-century Mithraic bas-relief.

Varied stalls for all budgets

Each edition of the Bourg-Saint-Andéol car boot sale offers a wide variety of items brought by individuals from the region: adult and children's clothing, toys and games, books and comics, tableware and table arts, trinkets and decorative objects, tools and DIY equipment, furniture and furnishings, vinyl records and cassettes, electronic and multimedia devices. Prices, freely set by the sellers, always offer room for negotiation for savvy buyers.

Secours Populaire, a committed exhibitor

Among the regulars of the monthly car boot sale is a stand from Secours Populaire, whose sales revenue directly funds the association's solidarity actions for the underprivileged. A civic and solidarity gesture that gives even more meaning to this popular event, allowing visitors to find good deals while contributing to a social cause.

Practical information for exhibitors

Participation in the car boot sale is open to individuals and professionals alike. It is advisable to contact the organizers by phone to reserve a spot and obtain current pricing information. The market is held from 7 am to 1:30 pm, leaving exhibitors time to set up early in the morning and welcome visitors throughout the morning. For any questions, organizers can be reached at 04 75 54 56 63 or 06 83 58 41 56.

Bourg-Saint-Andéol, a city to discover

A visit to the monthly car boot sale is the perfect opportunity to discover or rediscover Bourg-Saint-Andéol and its treasures. The old town is full of architectural gems: the 12th-century Saint-Andéol church, the Palais des Évêques, the unique Mithraic bas-relief in southern France, as well as numerous private mansions from the 16th and 17th centuries. The banks of the Rhône, with their shaded quays and views of the Drôme, invite a stroll after the market. Restaurants, cafes, and local shops complete the pleasure of a morning spent in this charming Ardèche town.

A strong anchor in local life

The monthly car boot sale in Bourg-Saint-Andéol is part of the long tradition of open-air markets that animate the life of Ardèche towns and villages. By fostering exchanges between residents, promoting second-hand goods, and supporting solidarity initiatives like that of Secours Populaire, this event actively participates in the circular economy and the social fabric of the community. Whether you are a bargain hunter, a passionate collector, or simply curious in search of good deals, the first Saturday of the month in Bourg-Saint-Andéol is an event not to be missed.