Car boot sale Grand Blottereau — Nantes

The Grand Blottereau Car Boot Sale: boxing finances its champions

Every May, the Raphaël Lebel gymnasium, 16 boulevard Auguste Péneau in Nantes (44300), hosts the car boot sale organized by NPC Boxe. NPC — Nantes Pugilat Club, or a similar name — is one of the dynamic boxing clubs in the Nantes metropolitan area. Its annual car boot sale at the Grand Blottereau gymnasium has become a popular event for local residents and Nantes bargain hunters, with pitches available for 13 euros for 3x3 meters.

Grand Blottereau, Nantes East's green district

The Grand Blottereau district, located in eastern Nantes, is characterized by its magnificent park — the Parc du Grand Blottereau — and its sports and school facilities. Boulevard Auguste Péneau runs alongside this residential and sporting area. The Raphaël Lebel gymnasium, with its modern facilities, is one of the sporting hubs of the district. It regularly hosts training sessions for NPC Boxe, whose members use the car boot sale organization as an opportunity to mobilize the local community.

13 euros for 3x3 meters: the spring bargain hunt deal

The price of 13 euros for a 3x3 meter pitch is average for car boot sales organized in Nantes by sports associations. This 9 m² area allows exhibitors to comfortably display their items, from clothes folded on tables to toys laid out on tarps, as well as stacked books and decorative objects. Entry is free for visitors, who can browse at their leisure in the aisles of the gymnasium or outside if space spills over into the parking lot.

A boxing club serving the community

Boxing is a sport rooted in Nantes' working-class and sporting tradition. NPC Boxe continues this tradition by offering classes for all ages and levels, from English boxing to French savate boxing. The organization of the car boot sale allows them to finance equipment (gloves, protective gear, punch bags), travel for regional and national competitions, as well as social and educational projects that the club develops in the district.