Sainte-Marie-la-Mer Car Boot Sale (September)

The back-to-school car boot sale in Sainte-Marie-la-Mer

The Sainte-Marie-la-Mer September Car Boot Sale is a back-to-school tradition in this seaside resort of the Pyrénées-Orientales. With its 120 private exhibitors, it spreads its stalls in the village for a great day of treasure hunting, offering visitors a wide choice of items: vintage clothes, antique furniture, books, children's toys, dishes, kitchen utensils, trinkets, and various items. It's an opportunity for the inhabitants to sort their belongings after the summer season and for bargain hunters to find good deals.

A peaceful late summer atmosphere

In September, Sainte-Marie-la-Mer returns to a quieter pace after the tourist effervescence of July and August. End-of-season vacationers are fewer, the temperatures remain pleasant, and the Catalan light is particularly beautiful. The car boot sale benefits from this relaxed atmosphere, allowing bargain hunters to take their time, chat with exhibitors, and fully enjoy their finds. A more intimate experience than the high-season car boot sales.

Sainte-Marie-la-Mer, family resort of the Roussillon

Located 10 kilometers northeast of Perpignan, Sainte-Marie-la-Mer is a family seaside resort on the Roussillon coast. It offers a long fine sandy beach on the Gulf of Lion, a marina, and an authentic village with its alleys, its church, and its Catalan traditions. The September car boot sale is the ideal opportunity for visitors to discover Sainte-Marie out of season, in a peaceful and warm setting, with the Albères and Canigou massifs as a backdrop.