Car boot sale of the Fête de la Saint-Denis — Saint-Denis-en-Val

The Car boot sale of the Fête de la Saint-Denis

Every first weekend of October, Saint-Denis-en-Val celebrates its patron saint's festival with a rich program combining a car boot sale, traditional fair, exhibitions, and entertainment. The Car boot sale of the Fête de la Saint-Denis is one of the most anticipated events in the commune, bringing together between 200 and 300 exhibitors in the town centre for a day of second-hand goods and conviviality.

A car boot sale at the heart of a popular festival

What distinguishes this car boot sale from other similar events is its integration into the Fête de la Saint-Denis, a celebration that animates the entire commune for two days. Visitors can thus alternate pleasures: hunt for treasures at the car boot sale stalls, stroll through the aisles of the traditional fair, discover the exhibitions at the Salle de la Montjoie, and enjoy the street entertainment offered by the Karnavage company.

Program of the Fête de la Saint-Denis

• Car boot sale on Sunday from 8 am to 7 pm (200 to 300 exhibitors)
• Exhibition at the Salle de la Montjoie on local history
• Merchants and artisans exhibitors
• Street entertainment by the Karnavage company
• Traditional fair (Saturday afternoon and Sunday)
• Children's games on Saturday (2 pm-5 pm)
• Food and drinks all day (crêpes, traditional black pudding)

Saint-Denis-en-Val, a commune in the Loire Valley

Saint-Denis-en-Val is a commune in the Loire Valley with preserved charm, east of Orléans. With its approximately 7,500 inhabitants, it benefits from a pleasant living environment between the Loire and the forest of Orléans. Its patron saint's festival is an opportunity for residents and visitors to come together in a popular and festive atmosphere, perpetuating local traditions that enrich the intangible heritage of the region.

A very successful car boot sale

According to the organizers, this car boot sale of the Fête de la Saint-Denis "is always a great success". The diversity of the stalls, the festive atmosphere of the fair, and the pleasant setting of the town centre contribute to attracting a large and loyal audience, who return year after year with pleasure for this popular autumn festival in the Orléans region.