Vide-Grenier de Gorbio

The Gorbio Car Boot Sale

Gorbio is a charming medieval village perched between Menton and Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, in the Alpes-Maritimes. Famous for its procession of the Snails, a unique centuries-old tradition in Provence, this picturesque town is dominated by a three-hundred-year-old elm tree, a listed historic monument, planted in the main square. Its stepped alleys, stone houses with colorful shutters, and vaulted passageways offer an enchanting setting for the annual car boot sale, which takes over the village squares and lanes.

A Popular Annual Event for Bargain Hunters

The Gorbio car boot sale is a highly anticipated highlight of local life, bringing together the villagers and visitors from Menton, Monaco, and surrounding towns. Private exhibitors offer a varied range of second-hand items: vintage clothing, antique toys, used books, trinkets, decorative objects, and curiosities of all kinds. The peaceful and warm atmosphere that characterizes this preserved village invites you to stroll among the stalls, bargain in good spirits, and unearth original finds in an authentic medieval setting.

Discover Gorbio

The car boot sale is the perfect opportunity to discover Gorbio and its remarkable heritage. The three-hundred-year-old elm tree in the main square, the Saint-Barthélemy church, and the medieval alleys form a preserved architectural ensemble of great beauty. The hiking trails starting from the village offer walks through olive groves and scrubland, with splendid views of the Mediterranean and the mountains of the Menton hinterland. Lovers of local traditions will be charmed by the unique history of the procession of the Snails.