Car boot sale Patate au Blé

The Patate au Blé car boot sale in Nantes

Every year in June, the Patate au Blé association meets exhibitors and visitors on the petite avenue de Longchamp, in the peaceful Longchamp district in the northwest of Nantes. This neighborhood car boot sale, human-sized and with a friendly atmosphere, has become a much-anticipated event for local residents and bargain hunters from the surrounding area.

The petite avenue de Longchamp, a green setting

The petite avenue de Longchamp, lined with trees and detached houses, offers a charming and peaceful setting for this type of event. The quiet atmosphere of this residential street contrasts pleasantly with the large car boot sales in Nantes' central squares, inviting visitors to take their time and savor each discovery. The Longchamp district, with its green spaces and housing estates, brings real quality of life to this summer event.

Prices and participation conditions

Exhibitors pay a registration fee of €15 for a 3-linear-meter pitch. This simple and transparent pricing makes participation accessible to all individuals wishing to clear out their closets or attics. The Patate au Blé association ensures fair allocation of pitches and good organization of the day.

Patate au Blé, a locally rooted association

The Patate au Blé association, whose evocative name recalls the quirky and festive spirit that characterizes it, is involved in the life of the Longchamp district. The organization of this annual car boot sale is one of its flagship activities, bringing residents together around a shared activity and funding its associative projects. The event is also an opportunity to strengthen neighborly ties and create new local connections.

A complete offer for bargain hunters

The stalls at the Patate au Blé car boot sale are full of all sorts of items: clothes for the whole family, books, toys, dishes, furniture, records, cameras, tools, and trinkets of all kinds. Exhibitors, generally individuals from the neighborhood, offer accessible prices and are often willing to negotiate, making the experience even more enjoyable for visitors.