Vide-greniers, brocantes & marches aux puces are held across Finistere most weekends, especially in the summer and before Christmas. They are a great for seeking out bargains and collectable items. You can also find second hand goods in depot vente shops.

The organises a popular vide-grenier on the second Sunday of each month in Duault about half an our from our gites..

Here is a guide to what you can expect to find:

Vide-greniers - means "empty attic" and normally consists of villagers selling unwanted, accumulated 'jumble' from their homes. They are more than just a car boot sale. It is a time for the whole village to socialize, catch up with local gossip, have a fun day and maybe make a bob or two while doing it. Please have a look at the vide-greniers website where you can search for markets in Finistere by place and date.

Brocantes - markets for second hand household goods, bric-a-brac, collectables, object d'art and curiosities. You are likely to find professionals and serious collectors at brocantes

Marchés aux Puces - means flea markets. These are where antiques, used household goods, and curios are sold and are usually held outdoors.

Depot Vente - these are shops and warehouses where second hand goods are sold. There are tight controls on the prices of second hand articles and a returns policy in place to protect the customer. It is usually possible to find all kinds of goods, with furniture, bric a brac, clothes and even cars at times in these places. Some specialise in luxury items such as designer fashions and collector's items, whilst others have more in common with a brocante. You can find a list of depot ventes .