Car boot sale of the Sainte-Sigolène Twinning Committee

The car boot sale of the Sainte-Sigolène Twinning Committee

Sainte-Sigolène, an important town in the Semène valley specializing in the plastics industry, comes alive every last Sunday of September thanks to the car boot sale organized by its Twinning Committee. This association, which works to strengthen the bonds of friendship between the town and its European partner towns, chooses the Espace Jean Chalavon as the setting for this popular event.

The Espace Jean Chalavon, a venue in the heart of the town

The Espace Jean Chalavon, located on avenue de Marinéo in Sainte-Sigolène, is a modular cultural and sports complex that hosts numerous local events. Its multi-purpose hall and annex spaces are ideally suited for organizing a car boot sale, offering both indoor space and practical access for exhibitors. This central venue in Sainte-Sigolène life is easily accessible from the town center and has parking nearby.

A car boot sale in support of twinning

The Sainte-Sigolène Twinning Committee uses the proceeds from this annual car boot sale to finance its international exchange activities. These exchanges allow delegations from Sainte-Sigolène to visit twinned towns and, in return, to welcome foreign visitors to their town, promoting mutual discovery of cultures and ways of life. The car boot sale is thus much more than a simple market: it is a concrete act of solidarity in support of openness to the world.

A friendly end-of-summer gathering

The end of September date is ideal for closing the outdoor car boot sale season. Exhibitors still enjoy the mild days to offer their finds, while visitors make their last purchases of the season. The Twinning Committee's car boot sale has become a popular event for the inhabitants of Sainte-Sigolène and the neighboring towns in the Semène valley.