Vide Grenier de Saint-Sernin

The Annual Car Boot Sale of Saint-Sernin

Every spring, the village of Saint-Sernin (07200) organizes its annual car boot sale in the heart of the village. This popular event brings together exhibitors and visitors in a warm and friendly atmosphere, characteristic of village events in southern Ardèche. Individuals from the village and neighboring towns empty their attics and cellars to offer bargain hunters an eclectic selection of second-hand items: clothing and accessories, furniture and decoration, tableware, books, toys, tools, and trinkets of all kinds.

The car boot sale takes place in the heart of the village, occupying the squares and streets of the center of Saint-Sernin. Stalls are set up early in the morning, and visitors arrive throughout the day to browse, hunt for bargains, and discover hidden treasures in the exhibitors' chests. Entry is completely free for visitors, and exhibitor pitches are offered at €2 per meter. Exhibitors set up from 6:30 AM, while the market officially opens at 8 AM and closes at 6 PM.

Saint-Sernin, an Ardèche village between Aubenas and Largentière

Saint-Sernin is a rural commune in southern Ardèche, nestled in the Chassezac valley, a few kilometers from Aubenas and Largentière. The village, with just over 1,200 inhabitants, retains the charm of Ardèche villages with its stone houses, Romanesque church, and shaded alleys. Surrounded by wooded hills and vineyards, it offers a peaceful and authentic setting away from the region's main tourist routes.

Its proximity to Aubenas—the district capital located about ten kilometers to the northeast—and its accessibility from the main roads of southern Ardèche (N102, D104) make it an easily reachable commune for visitors from the Aubenas area and beyond. The annual car boot sale is part of the village's associative and cultural life, contributing to local events and the projects of the organizing associations.

A Car Boot Sale Rooted in Local Life

The Saint-Sernin car boot sale reflects the life of an Ardèche village: exhibitors who know each other, loyal visitors who return year after year, a relaxed atmosphere where lively discussions around the stalls extend far beyond simple purchases. It's an opportunity for residents to sort through their belongings, earn a little extra money, and spend a day outdoors in the heart of their village.

For external visitors, the car boot sale is an excellent opportunity to discover Saint-Sernin and its surroundings. The region holds many natural and heritage riches: the Gorges du Chassezac, the medieval village of Largentière, the markets of Aubenas, and further afield, the famous Gorges de l'Ardèche. Combining a morning of bargain hunting with a day of discovering southern Ardèche makes for an ideal spring getaway.

Participate as an Exhibitor or Visitor

Visitors can freely attend the car boot sale from 8 AM to 6 PM with no entry fee. For individuals wishing to exhibit, the rate is €2 per meter of stand. Exhibitors are expected from 6:30 AM to set up before the public opening. It is advisable to contact the Saint-Sernin town hall or local associations to confirm the exact date of the current edition and registration details.

Saint-Sernin is accessible from Aubenas via the D104 and D258, about 10 km away. Parking is available in the village and near the event venues.