Car boot sale of the Comité des Fêtes de Zonza

The car boot sale of the Comité des Fêtes de Zonza, twice a year

Twice a year — in the spring and in the autumn —, the Comité des Fêtes de Zonza enlivens the village with its car boot sale, one of the most anticipated popular events in the commune. These two dates, one in May and the other in September, offer residents of Zonza, Alta Rocca, and passing tourists the opportunity to hunt for treasures, clear out their attics, and enjoy a beautiful day outdoors in this exceptional natural setting.

The event takes place at Place Bruny and the pétanque court, in the heart of the village, from 7 am to 5 pm. The exhibitors, between 50 and 100, offer a wide variety of items: clothing, books, toys, crockery, antiques, trinkets, tools, and all sorts of curiosities. Access is completely free for visitors. Refreshments and light meals are available on site, allowing you to recharge between browsing the stalls.

Zonza, a mountain village in Alta Rocca

Zonza is a mountain village in South Corsica, perched at an altitude of about 780 meters in the Ospedale massif. Located in the heart of the Alta Rocca micro-region, the village is surrounded by Corsican pine forests, holm oaks, and maquis scrub. Near the Aiguilles de Bavella (just a few kilometers away), Zonza is a prime stop for hikers and nature lovers crossing the south of the island.

The village has a small, lively center with shops, restaurants, and accommodation, which welcomes a significant number of tourists during the summer season. The inhabitants maintain strong festive traditions, of which the car boot sale organized by their festival committee is one of the most vibrant expressions.

The Comité des Fêtes, animator of local life

The Comité des Fêtes de Zonza is the association that initiates and coordinates festive and cultural events in the village throughout the year. The organization of two annual car boot sales demonstrates its dynamism and its commitment to maintaining events that are accessible to all, free, and convivial, serving the local community as well as passing visitors. These biannual events are an opportunity for reunions, exchanges, and discoveries in a warm village setting.