Plouescat-Braunton Twinning Car Boot Sale — Easter Monday

The Great Plouescat-Braunton Twinning Car Boot Sale on Easter Monday

For several years, the Plouescat-Braunton twinning committee has made Easter Monday one of the highlights of its associative calendar by organizing a large car boot sale in Plouescat (29430). This end-of-Easter-holiday event brings together private sellers offering their second-hand items: clothes, toys, books, games, crockery, and various objects, in a festive and family atmosphere.

The event takes place in the center of Plouescat, near the famous Plouescat market halls (Place Général de Gaulle), whose 17th-century wooden architecture is classified as a historic monument and provides a remarkable setting for this popular event. The proceeds help finance the twinning committee's activities and exchanges between Plouescat and its English twin town of Braunton (Devon).

Plouescat and its Market Halls, a Hub in Northern Finistère

Plouescat (29430) is a commune on the Côte des Légendes, in northern Finistère, halfway between Saint-Pol-de-Léon and Lesneven. Its market halls, built in 1621 and classified as a historic monument, are among the most beautiful in Brittany and form the vibrant heart of the town. Weekly markets, cultural events, and association gatherings take place here throughout the year.

Easter Monday marks the start of the tourist season on the Côte des Légendes. The twinning car boot sale, organized on this public holiday, benefits from the influx of holidaymakers and families enjoying the long Easter weekend, giving it a special festive dimension.

Practical Information for Sellers and Visitors

The Easter Monday car boot sale is held in Plouescat (29430), under and around the market halls, Place Général de Gaulle. Private sellers pay a pitch fee to the organizing committee. Entry is charged for visitors. Precise times and prices are announced each year by the twinning committee via local networks and posters in the commune.