Bric à brac des sapeurs-pompiers d'Illiers-Combray

The firefighters' bric à brac, a tradition in Illiers-Combray

Every year in May, the firefighters of Illiers-Combray organize their big bric à brac on Avenue Charles Brune. This popular and friendly event is a much-anticipated meeting for residents and bargain hunting enthusiasts from all over the Dunois canton. The profits from this event contribute to the financing of the activities and equipment of the local firefighters' section.

A car boot sale from dawn

The event starts early: pitches are open from 7 a.m. and the sale continues until 6 p.m., offering a full day of bargain hunting. From the early hours, seasoned bargain hunters flock to find the best deals before the crowds. Everyday items, antique furniture, books, tools, toys, crockery, and curiosities of all kinds fill the tables throughout the day.

Simple conditions for exhibiting

Individuals wishing to exhibit can book their pitch in advance by contacting the organizers at 06 33 58 76 44. The rental fee is €2.50 per linear meter, with a minimum of 3 meters. It is also possible to register on the day. Simple and accessible organization that allows everyone to participate.

Illiers-Combray, Proust's town in Beauce

Illiers-Combray is a small town in the Eure-et-Loir (28) region, famous worldwide for having inspired Marcel Proust's "Combray" in "In Search of Lost Time". The house of Aunt Léonie, a Proustian museum, is preserved there and attracts many visitors each year. This town, steeped in literary memory, is also animated by associative and civic life, of which the firefighters' bric à brac is one of the highlights.

Solidarity and local public service

By participating in the firefighters' bric à brac in Illiers-Combray, exhibitors and visitors directly support the local fire and rescue service. Volunteer firefighters dedicate themselves 365 days a year to the safety of their fellow citizens; this event allows them to finance equipment and activities while strengthening the bond between the fire department and the population.