Grand Car Boot Sale of Coësmes

700 exhibitors and 20,000 visitors: an exceptional car boot sale

The grand car boot sale of Coësmes (35134) is an extraordinary event for a village of 1,600 inhabitants. Every late August, the sports field and its surroundings host 700 exhibitors and attract up to 20,000 visitors from all over the department and beyond. The stalls overflow with clothes, toys, books, crockery, tools, furniture, vintage items, vinyl records, and all sorts of finds. The reputation of this car boot sale extends far beyond the canton's borders.

A village in the Pays de la Roche-aux-Fées buzzing with activity

Coësmes, a peaceful rural commune nestled between Janzé, Retiers, and La Guerche-de-Bretagne, experiences its biggest day of the year during this car boot sale. Volunteers from the organizing committee work for months in advance to prepare the logistics: signage, parking, security, catering. The result is a well-oiled event where everyone finds something for themselves, from the seasoned bargain hunter to the family on a Sunday stroll.

Late summer and the last big hunt before back to school

Scheduled for the last Sunday of August, this car boot sale marks the end of the flea market season in Ille-et-Vilaine. Admission is free. Catering stands offer sausage-galettes, crepes, fries, and drinks. Parking is signposted on the outskirts of the village with easy access to the site.