Car boot sale of the Sou des Écoles of Saint-Marcel-de-Félines

The car boot sale of Saint-Marcel-de-Félines

Saint-Marcel-de-Félines, a small village in the Loire located between Feurs and Balbigny, hosts its car boot sale every year in June on the church square. The event is organized by the Sou des Écoles, an association that works to finance school and extracurricular activities for the children of the commune.

An event for the benefit of schools

The funds collected during this car boot sale are entirely donated to the Sou des Écoles to finance school trips, educational materials, and activities for children. Individuals offer clothes, toys, books, games, and various items. Registration on-site does not require prior reservation.

A village between the Forez plain and the Lyonnais mountains

Saint-Marcel-de-Félines, a commune of about 800 inhabitants, offers a peaceful and green setting for this day of treasure hunting. The church square, in the heart of the village, is a pleasant place to set up stalls. The refreshment stand and catering provided by the volunteers of the Sou des Écoles make the day particularly friendly.

A meeting for the benefit of children

The Sou des Écoles of Saint-Marcel-de-Félines uses the profits from the car boot sale to finance extracurricular activities, cultural outings, and equipment for the classrooms. This solidarity aspect gives the event a special meaning for the inhabitants of the village. Families mobilize with enthusiasm, both as exhibitors and as volunteers. The absence of prior reservation facilitates spontaneous participation, and setting up from 6 am allows early birds to find the best deals. The village of Saint-Marcel-de-Félines is also worth a visit for its bucolic setting, between green hills and small country roads that wind between Feurs and Balbigny.