Vide jardins Place d'Armes — Orléans

The Vide jardins de la Place d'Armes, an original spring market in Orléans

Every April, the Sonis district of Orléans hosts an original event that stands out from traditional car boot sales: the Vide jardins de la Place d'Armes. Organized by the Comité des Fêtes Dunois-Châteaudun-Faubourg Bannier, this event happily combines the spirit of a car boot sale with a passion for gardening.

Plants, tools, garden furniture and much more

The specificity of the Vide jardins lies in the nature of its goods: alongside classic household items, clothing, and books, you'll find a fine selection of ornamental and vegetable plants, used garden tools and equipment, garden and terrace furniture, pots, and planters. Amateur gardeners can strike a deal by selling their surplus plants or finding quality equipment at reduced prices.

The Place d'Armes in the Sonis district, an ideal setting in April

Held on and around the Place d'Armes in the Sonis district, this event benefits from a pleasant residential setting, characteristic of this area of Orléans. The Place d'Armes, an open space in the district, offers enough room to comfortably accommodate the 50 to 100 exhibitors who participate in each edition, while visitors stroll in a relaxed and friendly neighborhood festival atmosphere.

Participation details for exhibitors

Interested exhibitors can register in advance with the Comité des Fêtes Dunois-Châteaudun-Bannier. Registration for a 5-meter pitch is 25 euros, with a valid ID required. Registration can also be done directly on-site from 7:00 AM, subject to availability (approximately 70 pitches in total). Visitors enter for free.

Practical information

The Vide jardins de la Place d'Armes takes place on a Sunday in April, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, on the Place d'Armes in the Sonis district of Orléans. Entry is free for visitors. Accessible by bus from the center of Orléans.