Vide-Grenier du Tennis de Rognes

The Vide-Grenier du Tennis de Rognes: Treasure Hunting and Friendliness in Provence

Each year, the Rognes Tennis Association organizes its car boot sale in the tennis stadium car park, chemin du collège, in this Provençal village nestled at the foot of the Trévaresse chain, between Aix-en-Provence and the Luberon. This popular event brings together private sellers and bargain hunters from all over the Bouches-du-Rhône region for a day of good deals in a relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere.

A Village of Character at the Gates of the Luberon

Rognes is a characterful Provençal village, perched on a hill about twenty kilometers northwest of Aix-en-Provence. The commune is world-renowned for its Rognes stone, a luminous blonde limestone quarried since Roman times, which was used to build the most beautiful 'bastides' and townhouses in Aix-en-Provence. The old quarries, now converted into cultural venues, host concerts during the International Piano Festival of La Roque-d'Anthéron. Rognes is also known as the truffle capital, with its famous truffle and gastronomy market held every December for over thirty years.

Varied Finds at Low Prices

The stalls at the Vide-Grenier du Tennis de Rognes offer a wide variety of second-hand items, typical of Provençal car boot sales: crockery and earthenware, clothing and accessories, books and comics, toys and board games, knick-knacks and decorative objects, small furniture, and gardening tools. Prices, always negotiable, delight seasoned bargain hunters as well as Saturday strollers who come to enjoy the Provençal sun.

Entertainment and Friendliness on the Program

Beyond the bargain hunting, the Vide-Grenier du Tennis de Rognes is a real moment of local life. A refreshment stand allows visitors to cool down throughout the day, while a pétanque activity adds a festive and typically Provençal touch to the event. The tennis stadium car park offers an open and easily accessible space, ideal for strolling between the stalls in the mild Mediterranean climate.

An Event Rooted in Rognes' Community Life

This car boot sale is part of Rognes' community dynamic, a village with many active sports and cultural associations throughout the year. The tennis association, organizer of the event, thus contributes to the social life and entertainment of the commune, while financing its sports activities through the proceeds of the event. The profits help maintain the tennis courts and offer activities accessible to all residents.

How to Get There and Participate

The car boot sale is held at the tennis stadium car park, chemin du collège, in Rognes. Access is easy from the D543 which crosses the village. Exhibitors can register for 15 euros for 3 linear meters, with the option to keep their vehicle near their stand. Vendor setup begins at 7 am. Visitors benefit from free entry and are welcomed from 7 am to take advantage of the best deals of the day, until 5 pm.