Car boot sale APEL Sainte-Famille Beautour — Vertou

The APEL Sainte-Famille car boot sale, a solidarity event in Beautour

Beautour is a district of Vertou nestled on the banks of the Sèvre Nantaise, in the heart of a remarkable natural and wine-growing environment. It is here, at the Cale de Beautour, that the Association des Parents d'Élèves de l'Enseignement Libre (APEL) of the Sainte-Famille school organizes its car boot sale every May. The Cale de Beautour, a place steeped in the region's river history, offers a picturesque and authentic setting for this community event.

110 exhibitors in a riverside setting

The car boot sale brings together around 110 exhibitors at the Cale de Beautour site. This number reflects well-established organization and consistent success with local individuals. Pitches are offered at a price of €16 for 20 m², providing ample space for each exhibitor to display their items. This reasonable price encourages participation from many parents and residents of Vertou and neighboring towns.

APEL, an essential player in school life

APEL is the national association representing parents of students in contracted Catholic schools. At the Sainte-Famille de Beautour school, volunteer parents are committed to organizing events that fund educational projects, school trips, teaching materials, and activities for the benefit of all students. This car boot sale is one of the main sources of funding for these projects, and its annual success demonstrates the families' commitment.

La Cale de Beautour, a historic and natural site

La Cale de Beautour is an emblematic site in Vertou, formerly used for the transit of goods on the Sèvre Nantaise. Now converted into a walking and leisure area, it offers magnificent views of the river and the Muscadet hillsides. This exceptional natural setting makes this car boot sale a particularly pleasant event, where treasure hunting combines with a pleasant walk along the water.

May, ideal for treasure hunting

Holding this event in May, during the beautiful spring season, encourages attendance and a friendly atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy the spring sunshine to browse the stalls and discover many bargain opportunities. Clothes, toys, books, crockery, decorations, and trinkets accumulate on the stalls for the delight of bargain hunters.

Practical Information

The car boot sale is held at Cale de Beautour, 44120 Vertou, in May. Exhibitor fee: €16 for 20 m². Approximately 110 exhibitors. Organized by APEL Sainte-Famille de Beautour. Free entry for visitors.