Car boot sale of the Sou des Écoles of La Motte-d'Aveillans

The La Motte-d'Aveillans Car Boot Sale

Every spring, the Sou des Écoles of La Motte-d'Aveillans organizes a car boot sale that goes beyond a simple flea market. The event, held in this village in Matheysine, combines the pleasures of bargain hunting with festive entertainment: a balance bike race for toddlers, a pétanque tournament, takeaway paella sales, and flower sales.

Matheysine, land of lakes and mountains

La Motte-d'Aveillans is a commune of about 700 inhabitants located in Matheysine, a mid-mountain plateau south of Grenoble. This area, dominated by the Grand Serre and bordered by the lake of Sautet, is known for its mining heritage — the old mines of La Mure — and its preserved landscapes. The village offers an authentic and peaceful setting for a day of bargain hunting.

A solidarity car boot sale

The profits from the car boot sale are entirely donated to the Sou des Écoles to finance school trips, shows, and educational projects for the municipal school. The mobilization of parents and villagers makes this event a true moment of local life.

Les Signaraux

La Motte-d'Aveillans is connected to the Signaraux ski area, a small family ski resort. The Signaraux site, with its open spaces, can serve as a venue for some editions of the car boot sale, offering a pleasant mountain setting at altitude.