Vide-Greniers de la Boule du Rond-Point

A neighborhood car boot sale in the heart of Mazargues

The Vide-Greniers de la Boule du Rond-Point is held on the grounds of the eponymous pétanque association, avenue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, in the 9th arrondissement of Marseille. On the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, from 7:30 AM to 1 PM, about fifty private sellers gather to offer bargain hunters from the neighborhood and beyond a varied selection of second-hand items at modest prices.

The Mazargues-Prado district: a residential and lively setting

Located near the Rond-Point du Prado and the Obélisque de Mazargues, the car boot sale benefits from a central location in this residential district of southern Marseille. Mazargues, a former village annexed to Marseille in 1850, has retained a strong village identity despite urbanization. Its shaded squares, local shops, and dynamic community life make it a district where popular traditions like car boot sales and pétanque continue to mark local life.

Finds for all budgets

The stalls at the Boule du Rond-Point car boot sale reflect the diversity of a family-friendly, multi-generational neighborhood. You can find: clothing and shoes for the whole family, dishes and tableware, books, magazines, and comics, toys and board games, trinkets and decorative objects, small furniture, and various accessories. Prices are generally very affordable, and haggling is part of the fun of the early morning hunt.

A friendly and regular event

The bi-monthly frequency of the car boot sale makes it a regular event for neighborhood residents and bargain hunters in Marseille. The atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly, conducive to exchanges between neighbors and regulars. Early birds arrive as soon as it opens at 7:30 AM to find the best deals, while Saturday morning strollers browse the stalls until closing at 1 PM. The proximity of Mazargues' shops and cafes allows for a pleasant extension of the outing.

An event driven by local community life

The car boot sale is organized on the grounds of La Boule du Rond-Point, a pétanque association in the Mazargues neighborhood. This event illustrates the vitality of Marseille's community fabric and the ability of neighborhood clubs to animate local life beyond their primary activity. The car boot sale thus contributes to the social cohesion of the neighborhood, offering an intergenerational meeting space accessible to all.

Access and transport

The site is easily accessible by public transport thanks to the Obélisque stop, served by bus lines 21, 21S, 47, 521, and 921J. By car, the car boot sale is located immediately next to the Rond-Point du Prado, at the crossroads of major arteries in southern Marseille. Parking is available in the adjacent streets.