Car boot sale of Vendeuvre-sur-Barse

The Car boot sale of Vendeuvre-sur-Barse: 300 exhibitors on the national holiday

Every July 14th, the peaceful commune of Vendeuvre-sur-Barse, nestled in the Barse valley on the edge of the Regional Natural Park of the Forest of Orient, transforms to host its annual car boot sale in the green setting of its castle park. The association of the Vendeuvre-sur-Barse Tourist Office has been organizing this summer event for several years, attracting some 300 exhibitors and thousands of visitors in an exceptional natural and heritage setting.

The castle park, an exceptional setting

This is undoubtedly one of the major assets of this car boot sale: the park of the Vendeuvre-sur-Barse castle, green and shaded, offers an absolutely charming natural setting for strolling and browsing the stalls. The stands extend along the park's paths, allowing bargain hunters to wander at their own pace under the foliage, away from the summer heat. Around 300 exhibitors—individuals and professionals—offer a varied assortment of antique furniture, tableware, clothing, toys, books, vinyl records, tools, and trinkets of all kinds.

A car boot sale on the national holiday

The date of July 14th gives this car boot sale a special atmosphere. The national festivities mingle with the friendly atmosphere of bargain hunting, with families taking the opportunity to combine the joys of the public holiday and the search for great finds. This combination makes the Vendeuvre-sur-Barse car boot sale a popular family event, which retains its exhibitors and visitors from one edition to the next.

Vendeuvre-sur-Barse, between forest and vineyard

Vendeuvre-sur-Barse is a commune in the Aube region located about twenty kilometers south-east of Troyes, at the gates of the Regional Natural Park of the Forest of Orient. Its 17th-century castle, surrounded by its park, is the main monument of the commune. The natural setting is remarkable, between the ponds of the Forest of Orient and the vineyards of the Côte des Bar. The annual car boot sale, by bringing together locals and visitors around the passion for flea markets, contributes to the tourist and commercial influence of the commune.

Practical information

The car boot sale is held every year on July 14th in the park of the castle of Vendeuvre-sur-Barse. Entry is free for visitors. Private exhibitors can register with the Tourist Office or the Festival Committee. Catering on site. Parking is available nearby.