Vide-Grenier de Graveson

Graveson Vide-Grenier: A Traditional Event in Provence

ℹ️ 2026 edition not confirmed to date. Our editorial check in May 2026 did not identify any public source (town hall, tourist office, flea market aggregators, local press) announcing a 2026 edition of this flea market. The official agenda of the commune of Graveson for the January-June 2026 period does not mention this event. Previous documented editions took place in September (2023, 2025).

A Historic Flea Market in the Heart of the Provençal Village

The Graveson Vide-Grenier was traditionally organized by the town hall and the tourist office, on Place Henri Dunant, in the center of this village in the Bouches-du-Rhône. In past editions, private exhibitors offered second-hand items, clothes, crockery, toys, books, and trinkets at low prices. Bargain hunters and strollers wandered among the stalls from 9 AM to 6 PM in the warm atmosphere of this flowery village.

Graveson, Art Village Between Montagnette and Alpilles

Graveson is a Provençal town of about 4,000 inhabitants located between Avignon and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, at the foot of the Montagnette massif and at the gates of the Alpilles. The village owes part of its renown to the painter Auguste Chabaud (1882-1955), a Fauvist and Expressionist artist, friend of Matisse, who settled there permanently in 1921 after frequenting Parisian avant-garde circles. The Musée de Région Auguste Chabaud, inaugurated in 1992, presents more than 70 works from all periods of the artist on the Cours National.

The Cours National and the Shaded Avenues

The Cours National is the beating heart of Graveson life. Lined with century-old plane trees and refreshed by the Roubine des Moulins, a canal that Chabaud himself immortalized in a 1912 painting, this shaded artery is the place for all encounters. It was from this promenade that bargain hunters in past editions could stroll between heritage and treasure hunting, enjoying the shade of the plane trees.

The Jardin des Quatre Saisons

A few steps from the center, the Jardin des Quatre Saisons offers a free botanical walk, designed as a transition between the village and the Montagnette massif. Divided into four spaces, each representing a season, it mixes local plants and rarer varieties, with a particular emphasis on viburnums. A children's labyrinth and a circular entrance that can host shows complete this green setting. The garden is open every day, from 8 AM to 8 PM in summer.

Items Typically Offered in Past Editions

As in all Provençal flea markets, the stalls offered a wide variety of goods:

• Clothes and accessories for the whole family
• Crockery, earthenware, and Provençal ceramics
• Toys and board games
• Books, vinyls, and collector's items
• Small furniture and tools
• Trinkets and decorative objects

Remarkable Provençal Heritage to Discover

If a 2026 edition is confirmed later, take advantage of your visit to Graveson to discover the village's treasures: the Grand Portail, a medieval vestige marking the entrance to the village; the église de la Nativité-de-Marie, whose Romanesque choir dates from the 12th century; the Musée des Arômes et des Parfums, which exhibits old distillation equipment and organic essential oils; or the aquatic garden «Aux Fleurs de l'eau». The Fête de la Saint-Éloi in July and the Camargue races in the local arenas bear witness to Graveson's deep roots in the most vibrant Provençal traditions.

Historical Registration Procedures

In past editions, registration for the flea market was free for individuals and took place at the Graveson tourist office, located at 41 Cours National. A deposit check of 30 euros was required, accompanied by an ID and a signed attestation. Entry was free for visitors. These procedures are given for informational purposes and remain to be confirmed in case of a new edition.