Achicourt Car Boot Sale

Location: Rue Raoul Briquet, 62217 Achicourt
Date: Ascension Day (May)
Entry: Free
Type: Private individuals' car boot sale
Access: Commune bordering Arras to the south

About Achicourt Car Boot Sale

The Achicourt car boot sale is held every year on Ascension Day, on Rue Raoul Briquet and adjacent streets. This commune bordering Arras, south of the city, hosts a popular and family-friendly car boot sale that attracts bargain hunters from all over the Arrageois region. A May event taking advantage of the public holiday to bring together exhibitors and visitors.

Ascension Day Car Boot Sale in Achicourt

Achicourt, a town of 7,000 inhabitants just south of Arras, organizes its car boot sale every year on Ascension Day, a public holiday perfect for strolls and bargain hunting. Rue Raoul Briquet, one of the main arteries of the town, transforms into a large open-air market where individuals and exhibitors offer furniture, clothing, toys, crockery, books, and objects of all kinds.

A Lively Suburban Car Boot Sale

Achicourt is a popular suburb of Arras, historically linked to industry and railways. Rue Raoul Briquet – named after a former socialist mayor – runs through a residential area where early 20th-century brick houses open directly onto the sidewalks. The car boot sale is set up in front of the facades, creating a typical neighborhood street sale atmosphere of the Nord–Pas-de-Calais region.

The Ascension Weekend, the Ideal Time

The choice of Ascension Day – generally in May – allows families to take advantage of the long weekend to hunt for bargains in a relaxed atmosphere. The pleasant spring weather and the relaxed atmosphere of the public holiday contribute to the festive mood of this popular flea market day.