Street Sale Car Boot Sale of Guichen

The Guichen Street Sale, 300 exhibitors on the banks of the Vilaine

Each year in September, the town of Guichen hosts its grand street sale and car boot sale. Around 300 exhibitors — individuals and second-hand dealers — set up in the town center streets, offering clothes, furniture, toys, books, tableware, trinkets, and all sorts of items. The event, organized by the Comité des Fêtes de Guichen, attracts thousands of visitors from neighboring towns and the Rennes metropolitan area.

Guichen, between the Vilaine and the countryside

Guichen (35580) is a commune of about 8,000 inhabitants located southwest of Rennes, in the Vilaine valley. The historic town, with its church and characterful houses, offers a pleasant setting for outdoor events. The commune, which includes the village of Pont-Réan known for its natural site at the confluence of the Vilaine and the Meu, is appreciated for its living environment between town and country.

A unifying event for the back-to-school season

The Guichen street sale marks the September back-to-school season in this southern Rennes area. The Comité des Fêtes mobilizes its volunteers to ensure the organization, the refreshments, and catering. The atmosphere is that of a village festival, where people come as much to hunt for treasures as to meet their neighbors and enjoy a day of outdoor conviviality.