Vide-Greniers de Coaraze

The car boot sale of the Village of the Sun

Coaraze is a perched medieval village in the hinterland of Nice, listed among the most beautiful villages in the region. Nicknamed the "Village of the Sun" for its exceptional sunshine, it is famous for its sundials created by renowned artists: Jean Cocteau, Henri Goetz, Mstislav Dobuzhinsky and Valentin. On May 1st, the Piovano olive grove and the village alleys are transformed into a large car boot sale.

Treasure hunting among olive trees and sundials

The treasure hunting route in Coaraze is unique. Stalls are set up in the Piovano olive grove, under the century-old olive trees, and then extend into the paved alleys of the medieval village, between stone houses and vaulted passages. The sundials adorning the facades add an artistic touch to this day.

A preserved village in the hinterland

At an altitude of 650 meters, about thirty kilometers from Nice via the Paillon valley, Coaraze has retained its medieval character and authenticity. The village, largely pedestrianized, offers spectacular panoramas of the valley and the surrounding peaks. The May 1st car boot sale is one of the highlights of village life.