Vide-Grenier de Pourcieux

A car boot sale in the heart of Provence, between vineyards and mountains

Every year in June, the village of Pourcieux hosts its annual car boot sale in the village square, under the century-old plane trees that shade the fountain and terraces. The event brings together private sellers offering treasure hunters everything their cellars and attics hold: tableware, books, clothes, toys, tools, small furniture, and trinkets of all kinds. The atmosphere is family-friendly and relaxed, reflecting the character of this quiet village in the "Provence Verte" (Green Provence) region.

A Provençal village on the Aurelian Way

Pourcieux is a charming small village located at the foot of Mont Aurélien (879 meters), on the eastern slope of the Sainte-Victoire mountain, between Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume. Crossed by the river Arc, the village extends into a plain bordered by vineyards and forests. Its name evokes the ancient Aurelian Way, a Roman road that connected Rome to Arles, passing through this strategic crossroads between the Arc and Argens basins.

Preserved Provençal heritage

The heart of the village retains a castle built in 1768, around which traditional stone winegrower houses are organized. You can also discover the Church of the Assumption, founded in 1079, the remains of a Minims convent abandoned in 1771, and a seigneurial dovecote. The village square, with its fountain and century-old plane trees, is the natural gathering place for festivals and markets, including the annual car boot sale.

Land of vineyards and outdoor activities

Pourcieux is a renowned wine-producing village, with several estates producing wines under the AOC Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire appellation, including Château de Pourcieux, Château des Brigands, and Château des Ferrages. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the Vélorail de Pourcieux, an original activity that allows you to discover an abandoned railway line by pedaling a rail vehicle, crossing viaducts, bridges, and tunnels on a route of about two hours.

Finds for all tastes

As in all village car boot sales in Provence, the stalls offer a wide variety of items: tableware and ceramics, books and comics, clothing and shoes, toys and board games, tools and gardening equipment, furniture, decorative objects, and trinkets. Prices are negotiable and often very affordable, delighting treasure hunters and families looking for bargains.

Extend your day in Pourcieux

Visitors to the car boot sale can extend their day with a hike on Mont Aurélien, accessible from the village, or a walk along the Arc river in a green setting. The Vélorail is an ideal fun activity for families. Wine lovers can visit the village's wine estates and taste the local vintages. A few kilometers away, the Basilica of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, a Gothic masterpiece of Provence, is worth a visit.