Car boot sale Compagnie d'Arc — Guérande

The Compagnie d'Arc Car Boot Sale in Guérande

The Compagnie d'Arc de Guérande is a sports association dedicated to the practice of archery, a discipline that is technical, artistic, and historical. To finance its activities and equipment, it organizes a car boot sale every May at the Coulée Verte, the landscaped area that runs along the outside of Guérande's medieval ramparts.

The Coulée Verte, between ramparts and nature

Guérande's Coulée Verte is one of the most charming outdoor locations for a car boot sale. Nestled between the moats of the medieval ramparts and the gardens surrounding the town, it offers a green and shaded path, particularly pleasant in May. Exhibitors set up here to offer their items in a setting that few similar events can claim in France.

4x3 meter pitches for €12

The pitches for the Compagnie d'Arc car boot sale are priced at €12 for a 4x3 meter area. This price attracts individuals from Guérande and the Presqu'île — La Baule-Escoublac, Le Pouliguen, Piriac-sur-Mer, Saint-André-des-Eaux — who are clearing out their attics and cellars to offer visitors all sorts of second-hand items. The diversity of items on display is one of the characteristics of outdoor car boot sales organized in tourist towns.

The Compagnie d'Arc and the tradition of archery

Archery is a discipline that requires concentration, precision, and endurance. The Compagnie d'Arc de Guérande perpetuates this sporting tradition in a town whose medieval heritage naturally resonates with the history of archery. Archers, from the youngest to the most experienced, participate in local, departmental, and regional competitions. The profits from the car boot sale allow the club to finance equipment maintenance, member licenses, and travel to competitions.

Guérande, medieval town of the Presqu'île

Guérande is a town of history and character, whose 15th-century ramparts are one of the best-preserved fortified complexes in historic Brittany. The town is also the heart of a world-renowned salt-producing region: Guérande salt, harvested in the salt marshes at the foot of the town, is an emblematic product of French gastronomic heritage. The Guérande Peninsula, with La Baule and its beaches, attracts several million tourists every summer.

Practical Information

The Compagnie d'Arc car boot sale is held at the Coulée Verte, 44350 Guérande, every May. Exhibitor fee: €12 for a 4x3 meter pitch. Free entry for visitors.