Car boot sale PPF — Bouvron

The PPF car boot sale: a major event in Bouvron

Every May, the peaceful town of Bouvron transforms for a day into a huge second-hand market. The Parents of the P'tits Félix (PPF), an association supporting the local school, organize their annual car boot sale on two complementary sites: the Parc de la Minoterie and the Sports Complex, both located at 23 rue Louis Guihot. With around 220 exhibitors, this event is one of the most important in the Blain region.

The Parents of the P'tits Félix: an association serving the school

The endearing name of this association — the Parents of the P'tits Félix — evokes the affection and involvement of families in their children's school life. This dynamic parent-teacher association organizes various events throughout the year to financially and morally support the school projects for which their children bear the imaginary name of "Félix". The annual car boot sale is the flagship event of the association's calendar, mobilizing dozens of volunteers and generating the necessary revenue for collective projects.

Two sites for 220 exhibitors

The exceptional capacity of this car boot sale — around 220 exhibitors — requires the use of two distinct but complementary sites: the Parc de la Minoterie, a pleasant and well-cleared green space, and the adjacent Sports Complex. This two-space configuration allows for optimal organization of the stalls and facilitates visitor flow between the two areas. Exhibitors can move freely from one site to the other, thus benefiting from a considerable total area to display their items.

An unmissable event in the Loire countryside

The reputation of the PPF car boot sale extends far beyond the borders of Bouvron. Exhibitors and visitors come from all over the Blain sector, from the Erdre and Vilaine regions, and sometimes from the Nantes metropolitan area to participate in this event. The diversity of items offered — clothing, toys, books, furniture, tools, trinkets, tableware — and the warm atmosphere created by the organizers explain the lasting success of this event, which has been growing year after year.

Bouvron, a rural town between bocage and marsh

Bouvron is a rural commune in the north of Loire-Atlantique, located in the arrondissement of Saint-Nazaire, on the edge of the Loire countryside. Its natural heritage, its farms, and its sunken lanes make this Loire countryside an authentic and preserved territory. Rue Louis Guihot, which hosts the two sites of the car boot sale, crosses the town passing through its municipal facilities. The Parc de la Minoterie evokes the old flour mill that once animated local economic life.