Car boot sale of the Épernay Firefighters

Car Boot Sale of the Épernay Firefighters

The Épernay Firefighters organize their big car boot sale every year at the emblematic Terres Rouges site in Épernay (51200). With its 700 linear meters of stalls, this event is one of the largest car boot sales in the Marne department, attracting exhibitors and visitors from all over the Champagne-Ardenne region.

The Firefighters' car boot sale is much more than just a second-hand market: it's a true popular festival in the heart of Épernay, a city world-renowned for its Champagne houses and its legendary Avenue de Champagne, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Stalls line up for hundreds of meters, offering an infinite variety of items: antique furniture, tableware, clothes of all sizes, toys and board games, books and comics, vinyl records and cassettes, tools, appliances, trinkets, antiques, and various curiosities.

The organization is handled by volunteers from the Épernay fire station, who invest their free time to put on a quality event. The proceeds help finance the firefighters' leisure equipment and social activities, as well as certain complementary equipment. Participating in this car boot sale therefore also means directly supporting the men and women who ensure the safety of Épernay's residents.

The Terres Rouges site offers a vast open space, ideal for hosting an event of this magnitude. Access is easy, with ample parking nearby. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, conducive to good deals and encounters. Local caterers and food trucks usually set up on the sidelines of the car boot sale to offer food and refreshments to exhibitors and visitors throughout the day.

Épernay, World Capital of Champagne

Épernay (51200) is the undisputed capital of Champagne, home to the region's largest houses: Moët & Chandon, Mercier, Pol Roger, Perrier-Jouët, and many others. Its legendary Avenue de Champagne houses kilometers of underground cellars dug into the chalk, holding hundreds of millions of bottles aging. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2015 along with the Champagne vineyards, houses, and cellars, Épernay is a prestigious city that also knows how to cultivate its popular traditions through events like the Firefighters' car boot sale.