Vide Grenier de Saint-Vincent-de-Durfort

A Must-Visit Monthly Car Boot Sale in the Eyrieux Valley

Every 1st Sunday of the month, the Ardèche village of Saint-Vincent-de-Durfort hosts its Monthly Car Boot Sale at the place called Tire-Peau. This event is recognized as one of the most significant flea market gatherings in the Eyrieux Valley, attracting sellers and bargain hunters from all over the region. Its monthly regularity and careful organization make it a reliable spot for second-hand enthusiasts and collectors in the Ardèche region.

A Varied and Friendly Exhibition Space

At the Tire-Peau site, stalls are set up one after another to offer an eclectic selection that is renewed each month: everyday items and trinkets, clothing and vintage textiles, books, records, and magazines, crockery and tableware, toys and old games, furniture and decorative pieces, tools and old agricultural equipment. Private individuals clearing out their attics and seasoned flea market dealers mingle, ensuring a diverse selection and unexpected finds at each event.

The scale of the event—among the largest in the valley—regularly attracts visitors from Privas, La Voulte-sur-Rhône, Guilherand-Granges, and surrounding towns. Entertainment punctuates the day, contributing to the festive and family-friendly atmosphere of this open-air market.

Saint-Vincent-de-Durfort, an Ardèche Village in the Eyrieux Valley

Saint-Vincent-de-Durfort is a commune in Ardèche (department 07, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region) located in the Eyrieux Valley, about fifteen kilometers west of La Voulte-sur-Rhône and about twenty-five kilometers northwest of Privas, the department's prefecture. The village, crossed by the Eyrieux river and its tributaries, is set in a typical landscape of the Ardèche foothills: wooded slopes with chestnut trees, vineyards, and meadows, gentle reliefs announcing the high plateaus of the Massif Central.

The postal code 07360 is shared with several neighboring communes in the Eyrieux Valley, including Les Ollières-sur-Eyrieux. The valley, traversed by the RD 120 connecting La Voulte-sur-Rhône to Saint-Martin-de-Valamas, is popular for green tourism: hiking, cycling, river fishing, and discovering the rural heritage of Ardèche attract many visitors each year, especially during the summer season.

The Tire-Peau Hamlet: An Iconic Flea Market Site

The hamlet of Tire-Peau is the usual site where the monthly car boot sale of Saint-Vincent-de-Durfort takes place. This site has regularly hosted the event for several years, and its name has become synonymous with flea markets in the area. Its layout allows for a significant number of exhibitors and ensures comfortable circulation for visitors, even during the busiest events.

An Event Rooted in Local Life

The Vide Grenier de Saint-Vincent-de-Durfort is part of the vibrant tradition of open-air markets and flea markets that punctuate rural Ardèche life throughout the year. By taking place every first Sunday—except in exceptional circumstances—it offers residents of the commune and surrounding villages a space for meeting, exchange, and local commerce. Exhibitors appreciate the loyalty of a local and tourist audience, who are curious and informed, and who regularly return in search of rare finds or useful items at low prices.

Access and Practical Information

Saint-Vincent-de-Durfort is accessible from La Voulte-sur-Rhône via the RD 120, going up the Eyrieux Valley to the west (about 15 km). From Privas, take the RD 2 then the RD 120 (about 25 km). Parking is available near the Tire-Peau site. For information on upcoming dates or how to participate as an exhibitor, it is advisable to contact the town hall of Saint-Vincent-de-Durfort.