Car boot sale of Fontenay-sur-Eure

The car boot sale of Fontenay-sur-Eure

Each year in spring, the village of Fontenay-sur-Eure (28630) organizes its annual car boot sale. This popular event brings together private sellers clearing out their attics and bargain-hunting visitors in a friendly atmosphere typical of small rural communes in Eure-et-Loir.

Fontenay-sur-Eure is a peaceful commune in the Eure valley, located about fifteen kilometers south of Chartres. The car boot sale is generally held in May or June, taking advantage of the long spring days to offer a great day of outdoor treasure hunting.

A car boot sale in the Eure valley

The river Eure flows through the commune and gives it a pleasant natural setting. Visitors to the car boot sale can combine a walk along the banks with the discovery of treasures offered by the sellers: clothes, toys, books, furniture, crockery, and objects of all kinds.

The car boot sale of Fontenay-sur-Eure is open to individuals wishing to book a spot to sell their belongings. Visitors benefit from free entry and easy access thanks to the village parking lots.

The village of Fontenay-sur-Eure

Fontenay-sur-Eure is a village in the Beauce region near Chartres, characterized by its agricultural plains and the course of the Eure river. Close to Chartres, the capital of the Eure-et-Loir department, world-renowned for its Gothic cathedral classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Fontenay-sur-Eure benefits from an attractive geographical location.

The annual car boot sale is one of the highlights of the community life of Fontenay-sur-Eure, allowing both residents and external visitors to come together around a common passion for treasure hunting and second-hand items.

Information for sellers

The event is reserved for private, non-professional sellers. Registration is done through the town hall or local organizers. Inquire at the town hall for stall prices and registration procedures.