Car boot sale of the APE Rive Gauche of Candes-Saint-Martin

A car boot sale at the confluence of the Vienne and the Loire

The car boot sale of the APE of the Rive Gauche takes place by the water in Candes-Saint-Martin, in an exceptional natural setting at the confluence of the Vienne and the Loire. Private exhibitors set up their stalls along the bank, offering clothes, toys, books, trinkets, crockery and various objects at low prices. The shade of a few trees, the view of the two rivers and the friendly atmosphere make this car boot sale a special moment for bargain hunters and strollers.

Candes-Saint-Martin, a listed village at the confluence of waters

Candes-Saint-Martin is a village of about 230 inhabitants listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France. Located at the exact confluence of the Vienne and the Loire, it occupies a spectacular geographical position. The collégiale Saint-Martin, built on the spot where Saint Martin of Tours died in 397, is a masterpiece of medieval architecture. The white tuffeau houses, the cobbled streets and the limestone cliffs form a landscape of striking beauty inscribed in the UNESCO Loire Valley area.

The APE of the Rive Gauche, serving the schools

The Association des Parents d'Élèves de la Rive Gauche (Parents' Association of the Left Bank) organizes this car boot sale to fund projects for the local schools. Refreshments and food are provided by volunteers. Admission is free for visitors.