The big annual street sale of Saint-Gilles with 500 exhibitors at the gates of Rennes
The Grande Braderie de Saint-Gilles is a major commercial and festive event in this town west of Rennes. Every year in October, around 500 exhibitors take over the town center from 6 am to 6 pm for a day of street sale open to all. Individuals and merchants offer clothes, furniture, toys, books, and various items at attractive prices, in a friendly atmosphere animated by the local festival committee.
The Grande Braderie de Saint-Gilles brings together around 500 exhibitors in the streets of the town center every autumn. From 6 am to 6 pm, individuals and professionals offer a varied selection: branded clothing, toys, books, tableware, small furniture, decorative items, and curiosities of all kinds. The event attracts thousands of visitors from the Rennes urban area, seduced by the diversity of stalls and the warm atmosphere of the town. The earliest arrivals come as soon as it opens to find the best deals.
The festival committee of Saint-Gilles orchestrates this street sale with proven expertise. The organization includes managing pitches, signage, parking direction, and on-site catering. Sausage crepes, crepes, fries, and drinks accompany visitors throughout the day. Activities for children — carousels, inflatable structures — complete the program, making this street sale a true family event.
Located 10 kilometers west of Rennes, Saint-Gilles is a town of over 4,000 inhabitants that benefits from the dynamism of the metropolis while retaining a rural and green living environment. The town center, with its central square and local shops, offers an ideal setting for this day of street sale that enlivens the commune every autumn.
The Grande Braderie de Saint-Gilles will be held on October 4, 2026, in the town center. 500 exhibitors expected, free admission.
From Rennes, take D29 towards Pacé then D68 towards Saint-Gilles (10 km). Signposted parking.
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