According to Wikipedia, a boutique hotel is an establishment with a unique style based on an original concept, differentiating it from the bland uniformity of many large hotel chains. In the Hôtel Aviatic every room has its own decor, every object its own story... a story which continues even when it leaves the hotel. The hotel has recently been renovated and so as not to abandon its many treasures, the Aviatic organised a traditional “vide grenier” (garage sale), much to the delight of the passers-by who came to hunt for hidden gems at bargain prices.
This year the vide grenier took place on the 5th and 6th of June, just a short walk from the hotel at 126 rue de Vaugirard. The sale was a real success, with some people even saying that Barack Obama, who was in Paris for the D Day landing commemorations, should have modified his schedule in order to attend!
The Aladdin’s cave (in reality Mr Bourgeois’ garages, assistant manager of the hotel and a distant relative of Ali Baba) was overflowing with treasures. But no “open sesame” was required to come and admire and acquire these many riches, this successful and popular event was public and open to everyone.

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For details of the latest garage sales, flea markets and bric-a-brac sales in Paris:
http://www.brocabrac.fr
http://vide-greniers.org