Car boot sale APE Henri Dès of Saint-Fraimbault-de-Prières

Car boot sale APE Henri Dès – Saint-Fraimbault-de-Prières (53300)

In Saint-Fraimbault-de-Prières (53300), a village in northeastern Mayenne not far from the town of Mayenne, the APE Henri Dès holds its annual car boot sale every spring. The name of this parents' association pays tribute to Henri Dès, the famous Swiss singer-songwriter whose children's songs have been the soundtrack for generations.

Saint-Fraimbault-de-Prières is a commune in the arrondissement of Mayenne, in the northern Mayenne bocage. Its green landscapes, meadows, and woods form a typical rural setting for outdoor events like car boot sales.

The APE Henri Dès, through its name, illustrates the attachment of parents to childhood culture and transmission. This association actively supports the village school by funding educational projects, outings, and cultural activities for students. The May car boot sale is its main fundraising event, mobilizing the entire school community in a spirit of joyful solidarity.

On the stalls of the car boot sale, private exhibitors offer a usual selection of second-hand items: children's toys and games, clothes of all sizes, crockery, books, records and cassettes, tools, and various trinkets. Children's items are often well represented in car boot sales organized by parents' associations, as parents naturally take the opportunity to clear out their homes.

The event takes place in a relaxed, family atmosphere, with catering provided by volunteers. Admission is free for visitors.