Car boot sale of Sens-de-Bretagne

A car boot sale in the heart of the Pays de Combourg

The car boot sale of Sens-de-Bretagne is a summer event that enlivens the heart of this commune in northern Ille-et-Vilaine. Private exhibitors offer a wide selection of second-hand items: clothes, toys, trinkets, crockery, books, tools, small furniture, decoration, and various flea market objects. The event attracts bargain hunters from all over the north of the department, the Pays de Combourg, and the Coglais region.

Sens-de-Bretagne, a village in the Couesnon valley

Sens-de-Bretagne is a commune of about 2,800 inhabitants located 35 km north of Rennes, in the community of communes of Couesnon Marches de Bretagne. The village is situated in the Couesnon valley, a river that winds through a hedgerow landscape between the hills of northern Ille-et-Vilaine. The commune preserves a quality rural heritage: Saint-Sulpice church, granite and schist houses, and a network of sunken lanes ideal for hiking. The proximity of the Château de Combourg, the birthplace of Chateaubriand, and the forest of Villecartier enhances the tourist appeal of the area.

Bargain hunting in the Couesnon countryside

The car boot sale of Sens-de-Bretagne offers a pleasant opportunity to stroll among the stalls in a preserved rural setting. The refreshment stand offers sausage-galettes, crepes, and drinks. Admission is free and parking is easy in the village.