Flea market car boot sale — Clisson

Flea market and car boot sale in Clisson

In July, Clisson transforms into a large open-air second-hand market. The flea market car boot sale of this exceptional medieval town brings together professional exhibitors and individuals wishing to sell or buy second-hand items in one of the most beautiful settings in Loire-Atlantique. The town, with its castle, its viaducts and its architectures inspired by the Italian Renaissance, offers an incomparable backdrop to this summer event.

A highly anticipated summer event

The month of July marks the peak tourist season in Clisson, and the flea market car boot sale benefits from increased attendance thanks to the many visitors present in the region. Flea market enthusiasts, passing tourists and locals mingle to stroll among the stalls laden with antique furniture, crockery, books, clothing and decorative objects of all kinds. Everyone can find something to their liking, from a small curiosity to a piece of furniture with character.

Clisson, a city of art and history

Classified among the remarkable towns of Loire-Atlantique, Clisson is known for its medieval heritage and its Italian influences brought by the Cacault brothers and the sculptor Lemot at the beginning of the 19th century. Clisson Castle, the medieval bridges and the Garenne Lemot are all curiosities that enchant visitors. The flea market is naturally integrated into the cultural and tourist life of this vibrant town.

The Nantes vineyard as a backdrop

Clisson is also the gateway to the Muscadet vineyard, one of France's great dry white wine regions. Coming to the flea market in July is also an opportunity to discover the surrounding wineries and estates, to enjoy the terraces of the town's restaurants and to soak up the unique atmosphere of this town at the crossroads of the Sèvre Nantaise, the Moine and the Sanguèze.

Practical and accessible

Clisson is connected to Nantes by train (TER Nantes–Clisson line in less than 30 minutes) and by road via the RN 149. The town has several car parks and parking areas to accommodate visitors arriving by car, especially those who wish to transport their purchases of the day.