Car boot sale rue Colbert

About Car boot sale rue Colbert

The rue Colbert car boot sale is one of the most picturesque events in Tours. This historic street in Vieux-Tours, which once connected the cathedral to the Loire, transforms for a day into a long open-air market where nearly 170 exhibitors offer second-hand items, clothing, books, and curiosities. A unique treasure hunting experience in a setting of half-timbered houses.

Treasure hunting in one of Tours' most beautiful streets

Rue Colbert is one of the most historically significant streets in Tours. Lined with half-timbered houses and Renaissance facades, it connects the Saint-Gatien Cathedral to the Place Foire-le-Roi, passing by listed residences. Every year, this picturesque street hosts a large car boot sale that brings together up to 170 exhibitors, individuals and local residents. You can find clothing, toys, books, tableware, trinkets, vinyl records, small furniture, and a thousand everyday treasures in an exceptional heritage setting.

Vieux-Tours, medieval gem of the Loire Valley

The rue Colbert car boot sale takes place in the historic heart of Tours, a stone's throw from the famous Place Plumereau and its lively terraces. This medieval district, carefully restored since the 1960s, offers a concentrate of the Tours art of living. The proximity of the Saint-Gatien Cathedral, a masterpiece of flamboyant Gothic architecture, and the Château de Tours makes this treasure hunting day a cultural stroll. Touraine, the land of Rabelais and Balzac, has always been a crossroads of trade and exchange.

A village atmosphere in the city center

The rue Colbert car boot sale creates a village atmosphere in the city center. Local residents mingle with treasure hunters from all over the metropolitan area for a relaxed and festive day. Admission is free and the stalls stretch along the entire length of this emblematic street, from 7 am to 7 pm.