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The Échevis Car Boot Sale: A Day of Treasure Hunting Above the Royans

Every year in June, Échevis awakens to the sound of the car boot sale. This discreet hamlet, clinging to the cliffs of the Royans at over 600 meters above sea level, welcomes exhibitors and bargain hunters in a particularly endearing end-of-the-world atmosphere. Far from the large flea markets of the plains, this village car boot sale is above all about social connection between the inhabitants of the Drôme Royans highlands.

Échevis, a Hamlet Suspended Between Sky and Royans

Échevis is a hamlet in the commune of Saint-Thomas-en-Royans (26190), accessible by a winding road from Pont-en-Royans or from Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans. Perched on a rocky spur overlooking the confluence of the Bourne and the Isère, it offers spectacular plunging views of the gorges and the valley. The Royans, a land of caves, cliffs, and turquoise rivers, is one of the wildest and most preserved regions of the Drôme.

An Intimate Event with a Preserved Atmosphere

The Échevis car boot sale is a human-sized event, far from the large crowds of urban car boot sales. The exhibitors, mostly individuals from the village and neighboring communes, offer antique furniture, tableware, clothing, tools, and objects from rural life. Visitors, often regulars, know that this type of event can sometimes hold beautiful surprises and hard-to-find items. The friendly atmosphere, the shared coffee under the plane trees, and the mountain view do the rest.

Practical Information

The car boot sale is held every year in June in Échevis (26190), accessible from Pont-en-Royans (D531 then D531B) or from Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans. Contact the town hall of Saint-Thomas-en-Royans for practical details.