Vide Grenier!
When we were in France last year, we were intrigued by signs on lampposts and notice boards in towns, advertising "Vide Grenier" and giving a date. This year we noticed them again so we asked Christian at Les Chouettes. He explained that it meant "clear the attic" (empty attic) and was so popular that huge numbers of extra newpapers were sold when the special supplement appeared listing "Vide Grenier" times and places.
We were delighted then to see signs indicating a Vide Grenier in Briare while we were there, and it did not disappoint. The town square was full of stalls selling bric a brac, furniture, old tools, clothes, books and plants (which were not from an attic I am sure). There were hot food stalls as well. We bought a vase and two teapots (usual story, we bought one then liked another better) for a total of 5 euros. Now we will have to find out how you donate goods to be sold at another Vide Grenier, to get rid of the extra teapot and the old one which we never liked!
Best Regards,
Penny and Dave
