Vide-Greniers de Quintenas

The Quintenas Car Boot Sales: An Autumn Gathering at the Petit Clos

Every year in September, the commune of Quintenas (07290) comes together for one of its key community events: the annual car boot sale organized by the village's Festival Committee. The event takes place at the Petit Clos, a green space in the heart of the village, offering an intimate and friendly setting for this popular family event.

Quintenas, an Ardèche Village between Annonay and the Rhône Valley

Quintenas is a small rural commune in Northern Ardèche, nestled on the Ardèche plateau between Annonay and the Rhône Valley, a few kilometers north of Satillieu. The village has about 750 inhabitants and is distinguished by its preserved natural environment, its landscapes of hills and forests, and the calm characteristic of the rural communes of the Ardèche hinterland. Community life is particularly dynamic, thanks in particular to the Festival Committee, which enlivens the local calendar throughout the year.

The Petit Clos, the chosen venue for the car boot sale, is a green space in the village of Quintenas, easily accessible from the town center. Its intimate and friendly character perfectly matches the spirit of the event, which emphasizes exchange and good cheer in a rural setting.

The Festival Committee, Organizer of Local Life

The Quintenas Festival Committee is the driving force behind the village's festive and community life. Throughout the year, it organizes or contributes to the organization of various events aimed at bringing residents together and maintaining the social life of the village. The annual car boot sale is one of its flagship events, bringing together all generations around an accessible and popular activity.

The event is managed on a voluntary basis by the members of the Festival Committee, who are responsible for setting up the spaces, welcoming exhibitors, managing the refreshment stand, and communicating about the event. For any information, the Festival Committee can be reached at 04 75 34 57 39.

A Family-Friendly and Accessible Car Boot Sale

The Quintenas car boot sale primarily welcomes individuals wishing to get rid of everyday items that are no longer needed: adult and children's clothing, toys, books, crockery, knick-knacks, tools, furniture, and any second-hand item. The human scale of the event, in this human-scale village, encourages direct exchanges between sellers and buyers in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

The event attracts residents of Quintenas as well as those from neighboring communes—Satillieu, Villevert, Saint-Marcel-lès-Annonay, Boulieu-lès-Annonay—who take the opportunity to hunt for bargains and support local community life. Prices, freely set by the exhibitors, are generally very affordable, allowing everyone to leave with a good deal.

Refreshments and Camaraderie

The Festival Committee provides a refreshment stand on site throughout the day, allowing exhibitors and visitors to quench their thirst and share a friendly moment. It is often around the refreshment stand that conversations between neighbors begin or are renewed, in the warm atmosphere of an Ardèche village celebrating. Admission is completely free for visitors.

Access and Practical Information

Quintenas is accessible from Annonay via the RD82 or RD519, and from Satillieu via the plateau roads. The village is located about 8 kilometers north of Annonay. Parking spaces are available near the Petit Clos. For more information on participation or dates, the Festival Committee can be reached at 04 75 34 57 39.