Car boot sale of Vieux-Vy-sur-Couesnon

The car boot sale of Vieux-Vy-sur-Couesnon

Every summer, the village of Vieux-Vy-sur-Couesnon (35490) organizes a car boot sale that attracts bargain hunters from Coglais and northern Ille-et-Vilaine. Private sellers offer a range of second-hand items: clothes, toys, books, trinkets, crockery, tools, and decorative objects. The event takes place in a relaxed village atmosphere, conducive to exchanges and good deals.

Vieux-Vy-sur-Couesnon, a village by the Couesnon river

Vieux-Vy-sur-Couesnon is a commune of about 1,500 inhabitants located north of Rennes, in Coglais. The village is crossed by the Couesnon river, which historically marked the border between Brittany and Normandy, and flows into the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel. Local heritage includes the parish church, an old mill, and numerous hiking trails along the Couesnon valley. The site is popular with fishermen and walkers.

A summer car boot sale in the countryside

The car boot sale is held in mid-summer, an ideal time to enjoy the green setting of the Couesnon valley. Entry is free for visitors. Parking is easy in the village center. Bargain hunters can extend their visit with a walk along the river or in the surrounding countryside.