Rendez-Vous des Chineurs de La Bollène-Vésubie

The August 15th flea market in the Vésubie valley

Every August 15th, Assumption Day and a public holiday, La Bollène-Vésubie hosts the Rendez-Vous des Chineurs on its Place du Général de Gaulle. This summer flea market takes advantage of the tourist influx in the Vésubie valley to bring together dealers and bargain hunters in a remarkable mountain setting.

La Bollène-Vésubie, gateway to Mercantour

La Bollène-Vésubie is a charming village in the upper Vésubie valley, located at an altitude of about 700 meters at the gates of the Mercantour National Park. Waterfalls, larch forests, and alpine peaks form a magnificent backdrop. The village, with its old houses, shaded square, and baroque church, has retained its authentic charm.

Summer visitors and bargain hunters meet

August 15th is a highlight of the summer in the mountain villages of the Alpes-Maritimes. Permanent residents and summer visitors gather around the flea market, which offers antiques, trinkets, old tableware, and curiosities. The cool mountain air and the village atmosphere make this flea market a unique event, far from the hustle and bustle of the coast.