Vide-Grenier de Lantosque

The Lantosque Car Boot Sale

Lantosque is a picturesque village in the Vésubie valley, nestled at the confluence of the Vésubie and the Riou, in the Alpes-Maritimes. A must-see stop on the route to Mercantour National Park, this mountain commune captivates with its spectacular natural setting, its deep gorges, and its surrounding peaks. The old village, with its stone houses, steep alleys, and fountains, retains an authentic character reminiscent of the pastoral life of yesteryear. It is in this preserved mountain atmosphere that the car boot sale is held each year.

A Popular Annual Event for Bargain Hunters

The Lantosque car boot sale is a highly anticipated highlight of local life, bringing together the inhabitants of the Vésubie valley and visitors from the coast or surrounding villages. Private sellers offer a varied range of second-hand items: mountain and vintage clothing, old toys, antique books, trinkets, rustic objects, and alpine curiosities. The relaxed and warm atmosphere that characterizes this mountain village invites you to stroll among the stalls, chat with the sellers, and unearth original finds in a rejuvenating natural setting.

Discover Lantosque

The car boot sale is the perfect opportunity to discover Lantosque and its exceptional natural environment. The Vésubie valley, nicknamed the "Nice Switzerland," offers grandiose landscapes with deep gorges, larch forests, and snow-capped peaks. Hikers will appreciate the trails leading to Mercantour and neighboring villages. Lantosque's heritage includes painted chapels, old bridges, and oil mills testifying to the historical richness of this alpine valley in the Alpes-Maritimes.