Car boot sale APE Val du Maine de Ballée

Car boot sale APE Val du Maine – Ballée (53340)

In southern Mayenne, Ballée (53340) is a commune in the canton of Meslay-du-Maine, in the heart of the Val du Maine natural territory, a name the local APE chose to affirm its geographical roots. Every spring, this parents' association organizes its annual car boot sale, eagerly awaited by families from the village and surrounding communes.

Val du Maine refers to the Mayenne valley and its tributaries in this southern part of the department, a region of gentle hedgerows with open horizons and picturesque villages. Ballée benefits from a central position in this area, between Meslay-du-Maine to the north and Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne to the south, making it easily accessible for exhibitors and visitors.

The APE Val du Maine supports the school children throughout the year: school trips, book purchases, shows, fetes... The spring car boot sale is the event that generates the most revenue and brings the largest number of families together around a common project. Volunteer parents are involved in organization, reception, and catering.

Exhibitors, mainly individuals from Ballée and neighboring villages, offer a wide variety of items: tableware and table arts, clothing for all, toys, books, tools, furniture, and decorative objects. The quality of items in car boot sales in the rural Mayenne area is often remarkable, with pieces coming directly from the attics of farms and character houses.

The rural setting of Ballée, with its green meadows and quiet village center, contributes to making this car boot sale a pleasant moment of relaxation, far from the hustle and bustle of large urban events. An ideal day for family bargain hunting while supporting the local school.