Car Boot Sale Rochefort Twinning Committee

The Twinning Committee's Car Boot Sale: treasure hunting on the banks of the Charente in Rochefort

Every last weekend of March, Rochefort's Esplanade Jean Louis Frot hosts the car boot sale organized by the town's Twinning Committee. This spring event marks the beginning of the flea market season in Charente-Maritime and attracts many bargain hunters eager to take advantage of the first sunny days to find items at low prices.

A solidarity car boot sale for twinning

The Rochefort Twinning Committee fosters relations between the Charente town and its twin cities around the world. The profits generated by this annual car boot sale contribute to the financing of cultural exchanges, school trips, and international cooperation projects supported by the association. Bargain hunting at this car boot sale means participating in Rochefort's openness to the world.

The Esplanade Jean Louis Frot, an exceptional setting

The Esplanade Jean Louis Frot offers a generous space on the banks of the Charente, ideal for hosting a large-scale car boot sale. Exhibitors set up their stalls facing the river, in a bright and airy environment. A stone's throw away, the Transporter Bridge, the Royal Rope Factory, and the narrow streets of the historic center complete the heritage backdrop of this treasure hunting day. Refreshments and food are available on-site, allowing you to extend the pleasure throughout the day.

Affordable prices for exhibitors

The registration fee is particularly attractive: 2.50 euros per linear meter, or 15 euros for a 7-meter pitch. This pricing policy encourages participation from as many people as possible and ensures a diverse offering, ranging from antique toys to vinyl records, tableware, trinkets, and books. Entry is free for visitors, and parking is available nearby.

Practical information

The Twinning Committee's Car Boot Sale is held on the Esplanade Jean Louis Frot in Rochefort, from 9 am to 7 pm. Refreshments and food are available on-site. Visitor parking is located in the immediate vicinity of the esplanade. The event takes place every year at the end of March, marking the launch of the car boot sale season in Saintonge.