Spring Car boot sale of Guillestre

The spring car boot sale of Guillestre

The association Sport Enjoy 05 organizes a car boot sale every spring in the village of Guillestre, a strategic crossroads in the Hautes-Alpes between the Durance valley, the Queyras and the gorges of the Guil.

Guillestre, gateway to the Queyras

A former stronghold of the Hautes-Alpes, Guillestre retains a remarkable architectural heritage: the pink marble Notre-Dame-d'Aquilon church, the monumental fountains, the medieval alleys and the remains of the fortifications. Located at an altitude of about 1,000 meters, the town is the starting point for the roads leading to the col de Vars, the col d'Izoard and the valley of the Queyras. In summer, it is a major stop for cycle touring and alpine hiking.

What to find at the stalls?

Exhibitors offer a wide range of second-hand items: old crockery, trinkets, frames and mirrors, books and magazines, toys, clothes, small appliances, tools, sports equipment, vinyl records and CDs, linens and decorative items. In the Hautes-Alpes, you can also regularly find typical mountain objects: old agricultural tools, cowbells, Savoyard furniture, vintage skis, snowshoes and hiking equipment. Prices, generally very attractive, make these car boot sales an economical and ecological alternative to buying new.

The Hautes-Alpes, land of flea markets and car boot sales

The department of Hautes-Alpes, the least populated in metropolitan France, compensates for its low density with a particularly dynamic associative life. From March to October, car boot sales and flea markets punctuate the life of the alpine villages, offering as many opportunities to hunt for treasures as to meet up with neighbors. The summer season, with the influx of tourists and holidaymakers, multiplies the opportunities: passing visitors willingly stop to rummage through the stalls, sometimes discovering unsuspected alpine treasures. The exceptional mountain setting of the department adds a unique dimension to these events, with grandiose panoramas and the pure air of the summits.

Sport and treasure hunting in the mountains

The Sport Enjoy 05 association promotes sports and outdoor activities in the Hautes-Alpes. The spring car boot sale is a unifying event that enlivens the center of Guillestre village. Refreshments and food are provided on site.