Car boot sale of Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois

The car boot sale of Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois: spring treasure hunting

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois is a charming village in the Loiret, located about fifteen kilometers south of Orléans, on the border between the agricultural plain and the first edges of the Forêt d'Orléans. This pleasant natural setting hosts a popular car boot sale every spring, eagerly awaited by bargain hunters from the south of the Orléans urban area.

A friendly spring car boot sale

The car boot sale of Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois is usually held in spring, in favorable weather conditions that encourage family outings. Private sellers offer their items in a spirit of rural conviviality:

• Clothes of all seasons, shoes and accessories
• Toys and children's items, childcare
• Books, tourist guides, novels and comics
• Dishes, glassware and tableware
• Trinkets, small furniture and decorative objects
• Sports items and leisure equipment
• Garden tools and DIY equipment

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois and the Forêt d'Orléans

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois benefits from a privileged geographical position, at the junction between the Orléans urban area and the Forêt d'Orléans. This state forest, one of the largest in France with its 35,000 hectares, is an exceptional natural space for hikers, cyclists and lovers of wild nature. Visitors to the car boot sale can combine their visit with a forest walk.

The MFR of Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois

The Maison Familiale Rurale (MFR) of Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois is an important player in local educational and associative life. It participates in the organization of local events, including some editions of the car boot sale, with entertainment for children and catering on site.

A dynamic village at the gates of the forest

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois has a rich associative life and a strong rural identity. The annual car boot sale is part of this tradition of local entertainment, bringing together the inhabitants of the village and neighboring towns in a spirit of sharing and conviviality.