The brocantes take place on a Sunday and last most of the day and they range from a small village to the bigger towns where all the roads are shut and the locals set out stalls to sell anything they no longer need… it’s a bit like the car boot sales in the UK.

They are a great way to pass a couple of hours while the fisherman back at Bletiere set up their gear.  You never know, you might just find that valuable antique that’s been missed, but you’re sure to find some great local produce.
  • 16 March – Thorigne- sur- due
  • 24 Mmarch - Lamney
  • 31 March - Le luart
  • 7 April - La ferte Bernard
  • 28 April - Vibraye
  • 9 May - Thorigne-sur-due
  • 26  May - La ferte bernard
  • 2  June - Aveze
  • 30 June - Cherre
  • 20  July -  La ferte bernard
  • 4 August - Greez sur roc
  • 15 September - La ferte bernard and saint ulphace.
  • 2 Oct - Greez sur roc
  • 20 Oct - Saint-jean-des-echellas
  • 17  November -Vibraye
This is just a list of local ones & there are a lot more further afield.  If you fancy a morning out look on the map when you are coming over and see where the places are and I can always give directions.

Tight lines, John

Fishing Holidays at Bletiere