The back-to-school garage sale in Caen is on rue Caponière this weekend
By Christophe Jaquet
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Major works are completed rue Caponiere a Caen (Calvados). And this downtown artery can host one of the back-to-school events, an imposing garage sales. Which announces a return to normal before Covid-19.
As in previous years, it is the association of shopkeepers Les Vitrines de Caen which is organizing it this Sunday, September 11, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on the top of rue Caponière, from the place de l’Ancienne Boucherie to the Place Villers. On this portion, parking will be prohibited all day.
More than 150 exhibitors expected
In 2020 and 2021, the garage sales could have taken place. But the sail had been reduced. This year, according to The Showcases of Caen, it should bring together “more than 150 exhibitors”. Mainly individuals, with some professionals (clothing, records, furniture, etc.). As at a previous Spring Festival, the African percussion group Aklicso provides musical entertainment.
A party in the city center on Saturday
The weekend will be busy for traders in Caen. The day before, Saturday September 10, their association deployed the Back-to-School Party in the pedestrian streets of the historic center of Caen.
With several activities, including dance demonstrations (lindy hop, balboa, blues, etc.) from the Caen association Rock ‘n Gofrom 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., on Place Bouchard, and the show by the duo Chandelle de glace, fire dancers already at work during the Banquet Fantastique, at 2 p.m., Place Bouchard, and strolling through the streets from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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