Car boot sale Esplanade Mitterrand

A large car boot sale for May 8th in Tours

The Esplanade François-Mitterrand, a vast public space located near the Tours Nord belfry, hosts a car boot sale every year on the occasion of May 8th. Private sellers offer clothes, toys, books, dishes, small furniture, appliances, trinkets, and everyday items at attractive prices. This public holiday is the ideal opportunity for the people of Tours to enjoy a day of bargain hunting in the open air, in a spacious and easily accessible setting.

Tours Nord, between modernity and Loire heritage

The François-Mitterrand esplanade is located in the northern sector of Tours, near the shopping center and the belfry. This dynamic district is easily accessible from the A10 motorway and major roads. A few kilometers away, the banks of the Loire offer bucolic walks, and heritage enthusiasts can quickly reach the castles of Villandry, Langeais, or Amboise. Touraine, nicknamed the "Garden of France", is an ideal setting for open-air bargain hunting.

Public holiday and good deals

The May 8th car boot sale on the Esplanade Mitterrand attracts a large family audience. Admission is free and the outdoor format allows you to enjoy the spring weather in Tours. Regulars arrive early in the morning to find the best deals before the crowds.