Car boot sale Saint-Jacques Aéroport

The neighborhood car boot sale

Every year in June, the Gautrais-Aéroport neighborhood of Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande hosts its annual car boot sale. Residents set up their stalls in the allée de la Gautrais and surrounding streets, very close to Rennes-Bretagne airport. From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., bargain hunters wander among the stalls of clothes, toys, books, dishes, and everyday items in a relaxed atmosphere.

Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande, a booming town

Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande (35136) is a dynamic town of over 12,000 inhabitants, located south of Rennes. Known for housing Rennes-Bretagne airport, it is undergoing significant urban development with new residential areas and the metro line a service. The Gautrais neighborhood, between houses and recent residences, retains a village atmosphere with its green spaces and pedestrian paths.

A local car boot sale

This neighborhood car boot sale is above all a moment of sharing between neighbors. Families set up tables and trestles in front of their homes, children run their own stalls of toys and books, and a friendly atmosphere is guaranteed. Entry is free and refreshments are provided by the organizers, completing this morning and afternoon of family bargain hunting.