Car boot sale Fête de la Mer Mindin — Saint-Brevin-les-Pins

The Car boot sale Fête de la Mer de Mindin: treasure hunting along the estuary

Every July, the port of Mindin, 2 Place Bougainville in Saint-Brevin-les-Pins (44250), hosts its car boot sale as part of the Fête de la Mer. Between 100 and 200 exhibitors set up their stalls around the port and on the square, in a festive atmosphere combining maritime tradition and the pleasure of treasure hunting. Boat owners from the port actively participate in the event, bringing their nautical equipment, outdoor gear, and second-hand items.

Mindin, a fishing village facing Saint-Nazaire

Mindin is one of the most characteristic districts of Saint-Brevin-les-Pins, located at the mouth of the Loire, opposite Saint-Nazaire on the other side of the river. This village of fishermen and boaters, with its lively port, fishermen's houses, and spectacular views of the Saint-Nazaire bridge and the estuary, provides a unique setting for a Fête de la Mer and its associated car boot sale.

Boat owners at the heart of the event

The participation of boat owners from the port of Mindin gives this car boot sale a special maritime flavour. Among the items offered, you will frequently find second-hand nautical equipment (sails, ropes, navigation instruments, sea clothing, safety equipment), as well as the usual bric-a-brac of car boot sales: clothes, books, toys, crockery, and decorative objects. This mix of the maritime world and classic treasure hunting is what makes the event charming and original.

The Fête de la Mer, a highlight of the summer in Brévinois

The Fête de la Mer is one of the flagship events of the summer in Mindin and Saint-Brevin-les-Pins. It celebrates the maritime tradition of the Loire estuary, with nautical activities, exhibitions, concerts, and of course the car boot sale. With 100 to 200 exhibitors each year, the event can vary depending on weather conditions and participant enthusiasm. In good years, Place Bougainville and its surroundings are covered with stalls right up to the port limits.