Car boot sale Coffin Siris France of Luc-la-Primaube

A solidarity car boot sale for a rare cause

The Coffin Siris France association organizes a charity car boot sale every year in Luc-la-Primaube, Aveyron. This solidarity event brings together private sellers and visitors around a little-known but essential cause: supporting families of children with Coffin-Siris syndrome, a rare genetic disease affecting about one in a hundred thousand births worldwide. All profits from the day are donated to the association to fund its actions to support families, raise public awareness, and promote medical and educational research.

Coffin-Siris Syndrome: Understanding to Act Better

Coffin-Siris syndrome is a rare congenital genetic disease characterized by developmental delay, specific facial features, hypoplasia of the distal phalanges and fifth fingernails, and intellectual disability of varying degrees. First described in 1970 by Doctors Grange S. Coffin and Evelyn Siris, this syndrome results from mutations in genes involved in chromatin remodeling. The Coffin Siris France association, registered with Alliance Maladies Rares and Orphanet, facilitates exchanges between affected families, organizes awareness events, and supports research to improve patient care.

Luc-la-Primaube: A Welcoming Setting at the Gates of Rodez

Luc-la-Primaube is a commune of over 6,000 inhabitants, a member of Rodez Agglomération, located ten kilometers south of the prefecture of Aveyron. Created on February 25, 1829, by ordinance of Charles X, the commune covers 26.85 km² between 514 and 740 meters above sea level, at the crossroads of the Rodez-Toulouse, Rodez-Millau, and Rodez-Montpellier routes. Its heritage includes, in particular, the remains of a 24-kilometer Roman aqueduct, the 15th-century Luc church, and the Capelle Saint-Martin church, a former place of pilgrimage. The community hall, Place du Bourg, offers a friendly and accessible space to host this charity car boot sale.

Finds for a Good Cause

The car boot sale offers a wide variety of second-hand items at low prices, sold by individuals:

• Tableware, glassware, and table arts
• Books, comics, and vinyl records
• Clothing and accessories for the whole family
• Toys, board games, and children's items
• Trinkets, decorative objects, and souvenirs
• Small furniture and everyday items

The originality of this car boot sale lies in its charitable commitment: each purchase directly contributes to supporting families affected by Coffin-Siris syndrome. The association also has an information booth to present its actions and raise visitors' awareness of this rare disease.

A Warm Welcome for Exhibitors

The Coffin Siris France association pays special attention to welcoming its exhibitors. Each participant receives a coffee, a slice of cake, and a surprise from the association, a token of gratitude to those who contribute to the success of this solidarity day. Pitches, consisting of a table and a chair, are offered at a price of 7 euros. The event can take place indoors in the community hall or outdoors on the Place du Bourg, depending on the weather conditions, ensuring the event goes ahead whatever the weather.

Practical Information for Visitors

The charity car boot sale takes place at the community hall, Place du Bourg in Luc-la-Primaube. Admission is free for visitors. It is advisable to arrive early in the morning to get the best selection. Luc-la-Primaube is easily accessible from Rodez in ten minutes by road. This car boot sale is distinct from the car boot sale and garage sale organized by ELOA in April in Luc-la-Primaube: it is a different event, run by a national association fighting a rare disease.