Car boot sale + Old Vehicles Cric et Manivelle — Ancenis-Saint-Géréon

Cric et Manivelle, when the car boot sale meets the passion for old vehicles

Ancenis-Saint-Géréon, a Loire town in the Pays d'Ancenis, hosts an original and rare event every April: a car boot sale combined with an exhibition of old vehicles, organized by the association Cric et Manivelle at the salle de la Charbonnière, boulevard de Kirkham. This association of car and vintage mechanics enthusiasts has created a unique format that attracts a curious, bargain-hunting, and car history-loving audience.

The salle de la Charbonnière, a versatile venue in Ancenis

The salle de la Charbonnière, boulevard de Kirkham in Ancenis-Saint-Géréon, is a space well known to the town's residents. Regularly made available to associations for their events, this venue offers a suitable area for organizing the dual-faceted event imagined by Cric et Manivelle: on one side, the car boot sale stalls, and on the other, the exhibition of old vehicles housed in the dedicated space.

Old vehicles, the central attraction

The exhibition of old vehicles is the main originality and attraction of this event. Members of the association Cric et Manivelle exhibit their mechanical treasures: classic cars, vintage motorcycles, period mopeds, old vans, and vintage tractors. These vehicles, carefully restored and passionately maintained, form a living museum of French automotive and industrial history. They attract both seasoned enthusiasts and families curious to discover these machines from another era.

The car boot sale, an ideal complement

Alongside the vehicle exhibition, the car boot sale offers pitches for €10 for a 3x2 meter space. This very accessible price encourages participation from many private sellers offering their second-hand items. Special attention is given to old automotive parts and accessories, vintage technical magazines and documentation, and objects related to mechanics and transport—themes naturally resonating with the vehicle exhibition.

An atmosphere of nostalgia and conviviality

The atmosphere at this event is special: the smell of vintage mechanics, discussions between enthusiasts around chrome bodies, the sound of engines occasionally running, and the diversity of generations gathered create a warm and nostalgic atmosphere. This event is also an opportunity to pass on to younger generations the love of French automotive and industrial heritage.

Practical Information

The event takes place at the salle de la Charbonnière, boulevard de Kirkham, 44150 Ancenis-Saint-Géréon, in April. Car boot sale exhibitor fee: €10 for 3x2 meters. Organized by the association Cric et Manivelle. Free entry for visitors.