Vide-Grenier de Fontvieille
Annual car boot sale at the fairground of Fontvieille, a village in the Alpilles famous for the Daudet Mill
About Vide-Grenier Fontvieille
The Vide-Grenier de Fontvieille is an annual event organized by the association Les Cavaliers du Moulin, at the fairground and under the market halls of this emblematic village in the Alpilles. Every spring, between 50 and 100 private and professional exhibitors take over the Place Fernand Arnaud to offer second-hand items, clothing, tableware, toys, and trinkets at low prices. Entry is free for visitors. Fontvieille, famous for the Alphonse Daudet Mill and the Roman remains of Barbegal, offers an authentic Provençal setting for this friendly flea market day, ten kilometers from Arles.
A Car Boot Sale in the Heart of the Alpilles
Every spring, the Fontvieille fairground and the covered market halls of Place Fernand Arnaud host a popular car boot sale that brings together between 50 and 100 exhibitors, both private and professional. Organized by the association Les Cavaliers du Moulin, this event transforms the heart of the village into a vast second-hand market, from 8 am to 5 pm, in a friendly and family atmosphere.
Fontvieille, Village of the Daudet Mill
Fontvieille is a Provençal village of 3,500 inhabitants nestled at the foot of the Alpilles, ten kilometers from Arles. It owes its fame to the famous Daudet Mill, officially the Moulin Ribet, built in 1814 and immortalized by Alphonse Daudet in his Letters from My Windmill published in 1869. Classified as a Historic Monument in 1931, the mill has housed a museum dedicated to the writer since 1935. Browsing at the Fontvieille car boot sale is also an opportunity to discover this unique literary heritage in Provence.
The Roman Quarries and the Barbegal Aqueduct
Beyond the mill, Fontvieille holds exceptional ancient heritage. The Roman quarries provided the cut stone that built Arles and its monuments. The Barbegal aqueduct and mill complex, dating from the 2nd century, is the largest complex of watermills in the Roman world, with 16 cascading wheels capable of producing 25 tons of flour per day. These remains, located a few minutes from the village, make Fontvieille a must-visit for history and archaeology enthusiasts.
What to Find at the Car Boot Sale
The stalls at the Fontvieille car boot sale offer the usual variety of Provençal second-hand markets:
- Clothing and accessories for the whole family
- Tableware, earthenware, and decorative objects
- Toys and games for children
- Books, vinyl records, and collectibles
- Small furniture and tools
- Trinkets and curiosities
Catering and Entertainment
Refreshments and food are available on-site, allowing visitors to eat between finds. Entertainment and fairground rides complete the offerings, making this car boot sale a festive event for the whole family. Parking is free around the fairground.
A Village to Discover
Take advantage of your visit to the car boot sale to stroll through the alleys of Fontvieille, discover the Château de Montauban and its museum, walk the Sentier des Moulins (Mill Trail) offering a panorama of the Baux valley, or visit the Chapelle Saint-Jean-du-Grès, the village's former parish church mentioned as early as 1069. The village also houses Neolithic hypogea classified as Historic Monuments, dating from 3000 to 2000 BC.
Vide-Grenier Fontvieille — edition 2026
The Vide-Grenier de Fontvieille returns on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the fairground and under the market halls, Place Fernand Arnaud. 50 to 100 exhibitors expected. Free entry, refreshments and food available on-site. Organized by Les Cavaliers du Moulin. Reservations: M. Cathala at 07 67 20 41 71.
Prices Vide-Grenier Fontvieille 2026
Practical information — Vide-Grenier Fontvieille
Practical Information
- Location: Fairground and under the market halls, Place Fernand Arnaud, 13990 Fontvieille
- Visitor Hours: 8 am to 5 pm
- Exhibitor Hours: Arrival from 6 am to 8 am
- Visitor Entry: Free
- Exhibitor Fee: 12 euros for 4 meters
- Number of Exhibitors: 50 to 100
- Catering: Refreshments and food available on-site
- Restrooms: Toilets on-site
- Parking: Free
- Entertainment: Fairground rides and entertainment
- Contact for reservations: M. Cathala - 07 67 20 41 71
Access
Fontvieille is located 10 km northeast of Arles, on the D33. The fairground is in the center of the village, Place Fernand Arnaud. Free parking nearby.
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Where does it take place Vide-Grenier Fontvieille
Champ de foire et halles
Place Fernand Arnaud, 13990 Fontvieille