Car Boot Sale and Wardrobe Clear-out by HBRE of Beauchastel

A Car Boot Sale and Wardrobe Clear-out for the Benefit of Ardèche Handball

Every summer, the HBRE handball club — Handball Rhône Eyrieux Ardèche — invites residents and visitors of Beauchastel to its annual car boot sale and wardrobe clear-out. Organized to support the club's sports activities, this festive day brings together dozens of individual exhibitors who come to clear out their closets, attics, and wardrobes, in a warm and friendly atmosphere typical of Ardèche community events.

The Espace Citoyen and School Parking Lot as Venues

The car boot sale takes place at the Espace Citoyen and the school parking lot in Beauchastel, offering a spacious and easily accessible area for both exhibitors and visitors. Stalls are set up from the early morning hours and offer a wide variety of items: clothing and fashion accessories (wardrobe clear-out), toys and games, books and records, crockery and decorative items, furniture, tools, as well as all the curiosities found in the attic. The dedicated wardrobe clear-out section adds a fashion and second-life dimension highly appreciated by the female audience.

HBRE, a Club Rooted in the Eyrieux Valley

HBRE (Handball Rhône Eyrieux Ardèche) is the handball club for the Voulte-sur-Rhône sector and the Eyrieux Valley. Based in Beauchastel and surrounding areas, it includes several teams and age categories, from youth training to senior teams. To fund its activities — training courses, equipment, travel — the club organizes this major car boot sale day each year, which has become a popular event on the local summer calendar.

Beauchastel, a Village of Character on the Rhône River

Beauchastel is a commune in the Ardèche (07800) region, labeled a Village of Character, perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Rhône River, opposite La Voulte-sur-Rhône. This medieval village, with its ruined castle and picturesque streets, attracts many visitors seeking authenticity each year. It is served by the ViaRhôna (Geneva-Mediterranean cycle path) and the Dolce Via, making it a popular stop for cyclists and hikers. The commune has about 1,700 inhabitants and belongs to the community of communes of the Pays de La Voulte.

The HBRE car boot sale is a natural fit for the lively summer life of this village, where associations, shopkeepers, and residents contribute to maintaining strong local momentum during the peak tourist season.

Participate as an Exhibitor

Individuals wishing to exhibit at the HBRE car boot sale must register in advance with the organizers. Registration can be done by phone at 06 51 06 11 63 or by e-mail. Spaces are limited; it is advisable to book quickly once the dates are announced, usually a few weeks before the event.

Practical Information

The car boot sale is usually held in August, a full day from 6 am to 5 pm. Entry is free for visitors. The venue, Espace Citoyen and the school parking lot, is easily accessible from the center of Beauchastel and from the right bank of the Rhône.