It is claimed that one man's junk is another's treasure and this no where better illustrated than at a vide-grenier, literally “attic clearance” and the French equivalent of a car-boot.
The flea markets, second hand markets and car boot sales are very popular in France especially in the summer and before Christmas, in fact, that's an understatement – it seems to be the national pastime to spend weekends visiting the different types of second hand markets.
Vide Greniers: the French Garage Sale. vide-greniers: a popular gathering at which individuals expose items that they no longer use, in order to dispose of it in the selling to visitors. Also known as garage sales, fire sales, and flea markets.
What is the difference between a brocante and a vide-grenier?
Upmarket Brocantes feature antiques and antique furniture sold by professional dealers. Car boot sales on the other hand tend to be held in villages where everyone tries to get rid of stuff that's been lying around in the attic- hence the French name Vide-Grenier (Empty the Attic).
(beʀʒəˈʀi) nounWord forms: plural -ries (-ˈʀi) Candian French. a farm, country estate, or other rural retreat maintained by a wealthy owner as a facility for rest and recreation.
Established in law no. 2007-211 of 19 February 2007, a fiducie is created by an agreement under which one or more settlors transfer assets or rights to the separate estate of a bankruptcy remote entity (the "Fiducie Estate").
Is there an American equivalent?" There is, but usually it all falls under the term Yard or Garage Sale. Something like that could be called a "Rummage Sale" as well, as it is not all stuff from one person...or even a "Charity Sale" which would also be an umbrella term.
Car boot sales are a cherished part of British culture, offering bargains and a chance to clear out unwanted items. Whether you're a buyer hunting for vintage treasures or a seller aiming to offload old goods, certain sales stand out as the best in the country.
The items that people are most likely to buy at car boot sales are things that want to see and touch in person before they buy. Practical items like books, children's toys, CDs / DVDs (yes, people still buy those) and accessories like belts or even plant pots and garden tools are more likely to sell.
We often get asked if you can import your UK vehicle into France. There is more cost (notably the customs tax paid on the value of the vehicle – this was not required before) and regulations post Brexit but the simple answer is, yes you can.
A bouchon (French pronunciation: [buʃɔ̃]) is a type of restaurant found in Lyon, France, that serves traditional Lyonnaise cuisine, such as sausages, coq-au-vin, "salade lyonnaise" duck pâté or roast pork.
Mazot is a small wooden farmhouse usually with one bedroom, one bathroom and some storage space located near the main Chalet. Mazots were used as a pied-à-terre (small house for an occasional use) during farmers' stay in the vineyards.
