We are perhaps best known for our charity shop in Beauville. It is our permanent presence in the community and is staffed entirely by volunteers.
Everything in the shop has been donated, and every purchase helps us raise funds to support local causes.
Our stock changes constantly, but it includes:
We focus on displaying clothing that is appropriate for the current season.
Hats, jewellery, belts, gloves, scarves, footwear and bags.
The shop normally has around 800 books, as well as CDs and DVDs. Most are in English or French, although we also have books in other European languages.
Much larger quantities of books are available at our Grand Bazaars.
We use the word “brocante” to describe many of our other items, including crockery, cutlery, glasses, kitchenware, jewellery, accessories, toys, pictures, artefacts and ornaments.
Larger items, including furniture, are sold at our Grand Bazaars, and items that are particularly valuable or collectable may be sold online on our Vinted shop, boncoeur47.
Pre-used 230V electrical items can by law only be sold in a shop with a safety test certificate supplied by a qualified electrician. We cannot do this so we will sell them at the Grand Bazaars, where a certificate is not required.
We are always grateful for good-quality donations for resale at the shop and the Grand Bazaar. We welcome:
However, because our storage space is limited, please bear in mind:
We do our best to make sure that all donated goods are put to good use.
We believe nothing should go to waste. Whatever we are unable to sell through the shop, Grand Bazaar or other events is redistributed through other local organisations and support groups – for example to Le Relais, La Roseraie, St Emmaus and a company that pulps books.
Come and have a browse – you never know what you might find!
Our shop hours are here.
