Car boot sale of the parc du Grand Blottereau Doulon — Nantes

The Blottereau Doulon Car Boot Sale: Treasure Hunting in a Botanical Park

Every April, the Amicale Laïque de Doulon sets up its car boot sale in the parc du Grand Blottereau in Nantes (44300). With around 150 exhibitors and its 14th edition, this car boot sale has firmly established itself in the Nantes treasure hunting event calendar. The parc du Grand Blottereau offers a beautiful setting for strolling and hunting for treasures: themed gardens, exotic greenhouses, century-old tree-lined avenues make up this green jewel of eastern Nantes.

The Parc du Grand Blottereau, a Unique Natural Setting

Classified as a remarkable green space, the parc du Grand Blottereau covers more than 17 hectares in eastern Nantes. Formerly the property of the Baron de Broons in the 18th century, then municipal property, this park houses an exceptional botanical collection with rare and ancient trees, tropical and temperate greenhouses, themed gardens, and walking areas that make it one of the most popular promenades for the people of Nantes. Hosting a car boot sale in this setting combines the pleasure of treasure hunting with the beauty of nature.

The Amicale Laïque de Doulon, a Committed Organizer

The Amicale Laïque de Doulon is one of the emblematic associations of the Doulon-Bottière district of Nantes. A historic structure of secular popular education, it brings together many volunteers around cultural, educational, and festive projects. Its annual car boot sale in the parc du Grand Blottereau has become, over 14 years, one of its flagship events, bringing together more exhibitors and visitors each year. The proceeds help to finance the cultural, artistic, and educational activities offered by the association.

150 Exhibitors for a Day of Treasure Hunting in Nature

With around 150 exhibitors, the Grand Blottereau Doulon car boot sale offers a wide variety of goods: clothes of all sizes, toys and board games, books, comics and magazines, vinyl records and CDs, tableware and table arts, plants and seeds from exhibitors' gardens, decoration, tools, and many other second-hand items. The park's special atmosphere, with its spring scents and singing birds, gives the event a unique charm that loyal visitors appreciate every year.