APEL Guenrouët Car Boot Sale

The APEL Car Boot Sale at Pré aux Chênes in Guenrouët

Every May, the Pré aux Chênes in Guenrouët, located on rue de l'Isac, hosts the car boot sale organized by APEL — the Association of Parents of Free Education students. This spring event takes advantage of the mild May weather and the exceptional natural setting to offer exhibitors and visitors a day of second-hand shopping in a pleasant and green environment.

A Remarkable Natural Setting by the Isac River

The Pré aux Chênes, located on rue de l'Isac, gets its name from the large oak trees that populate this natural site along the riverbank. The presence of the Isac, a tributary of the Vilaine that flows through Guenrouët, gives this area a particularly pleasant bucolic character for hosting an outdoor event in the spring. Exhibitors and visitors can enjoy the shade of the oak trees and the coolness of the river to make their deals in ideal conditions.

APEL, Serving the School and Families

The APEL of Guenrouët brings together the parents of students at the Catholic school and works to improve the educational and developmental conditions for children. The organization of this annual car boot sale is one of its flagship activities to finance school projects: educational outings, equipment, cultural or sports events. By participating in this event, exhibitors and visitors directly contribute to enriching the school life of Guenrouët's students.

Guenrouët, Between Countryside and Rivers

Guenrouët is a town in northeastern Loire-Atlantique, on the borders of the Pays de Blain and Pays de la Mière, crossed by the Isac river and its ponds. This characteristic commune, with its natural and architectural heritage, offers a valued living environment that is reflected in the associative dynamism of its inhabitants. The APEL car boot sale, with its beautiful location at Pré aux Chênes, is one of the moments of community life that brings Guenrouët residents together around values of sharing and solidarity.