Living in the French Countryside Part II - Going to a Vide-Grenier

My Journal of living in the French countryside

Going to a vide-grenier, which is also known as a boot sale, flea market or garage sale in other countries, is one of the joys of living in France. Along with flakey buttery croissants, endless cheese choices and stunning chateaux to explore, spending a few hours at a vide-grenier is a quintessential French way of life. "Vide-grenier" literally translates to "empty attic" and that's pretty much what people do, they empty their attic or garage. Locals bring their unwanted goods and chattels and display them, usually on tables, or laid out on the ground, for others to buy and take home immediately. 

My 'Living in the French Countryside' journal series shares my everyday experiences of living in France, small memorable events, and big new experiences. I capture them all in my journal writings. It's honest everyday stuff, authentic and hopefully entertaining for you. Who knows, maybe it will inspire you to make the move to France also.