Vide-Grenier de Saorge

The Saorge car boot sale

Saorge is a spectacular village clinging to the cliff in the Roya gorges, in the Alpes-Maritimes. Often compared to a Tibetan village for its houses tiered like an amphitheater above the dizzying gorges, this medieval town is one of the most remarkable sites in the Nice hinterland. Its baroque Franciscan monastery, its stepped alleys, and its houses with slate roofs create a scene of striking beauty. It is in this exceptional setting that the car boot sale is held each year, taking over the small squares and passageways of the village for the great delight of intrepid bargain hunters.

A popular annual event for bargain hunters

The Saorge car boot sale is a highly anticipated highlight of local life, bringing together the inhabitants of the Roya valley and visitors from the coast or the nearby Italian border. Private exhibitors offer a varied range of second-hand items: vintage clothing, antique toys, old books, trinkets, rustic decorative objects, and alpine curiosities. The unique atmosphere of this village suspended between sky and gorges gives the car boot sale an incomparable charm, inviting visitors to stroll among the stalls at the peaceful pace of the mountains.

Discover Saorge

The car boot sale is the perfect opportunity to discover Saorge and its treasures. The Franciscan monastery, now a national monument, hosts artists' residences and exhibitions. The baroque churches, adorned with frescoes and gilded altarpieces, bear witness to the artistic richness of the Roya valley. The Saorge gorges, the hiking trails leading to neighboring villages, and the proximity of the Mercantour National Park offer unforgettable natural excursions in a preserved and grandiose setting.