Car boot sale Sapeurs-Pompiers — Préfailles

The Car boot sale of the Firefighters in Préfailles

Every May, the Volunteer Firefighters of Préfailles organize their annual car boot sale at the Espace Culturel of the town. This popular and friendly event brings together private exhibitors and visitors in this seaside town on the Côte de Jade, allowing the volunteer fire brigade to finance part of its equipment and training.

Volunteer Firefighters, pillars of local safety

Volunteer firefighters form the heart of the French civil security system, representing more than 80% of the national workforce. In rural and semi-rural areas like Préfailles, they carry out essential intervention missions in case of fire, accident, or any disaster endangering people and property. Their voluntary commitment and continuous training require financial resources that events like this annual car boot sale help to supplement.

Préfailles, seaside resort on the Côte de Jade

Préfailles is a small seaside town in Loire-Atlantique, located on the Côte de Jade between Pornic and Pointe Saint-Gildas. Despite its modest size, it benefits from a certain tourist appeal thanks to its location facing the Atlantic and its wild beaches. The town also has an active associative life, of which this firefighters' car boot sale is one of the most anticipated events of the local spring calendar.

The Espace Culturel, the town's living space

The Espace Culturel of Préfailles is the town's multi-functional facility, hosting various cultural, associative, and recreational events throughout the year. Its capacity and facilities allow this car boot sale to be held in good conditions, offering exhibitors and visitors a suitable setting. Its location in the town center makes it easily accessible for residents of Préfailles and neighboring towns.

An act of support for civil security

Participating in the Préfailles Volunteer Firefighters' car boot sale, whether as an exhibitor or a visitor, means providing concrete support to the men and women who ensure the safety of the town and its surroundings. The funds collected help to acquire equipment, finance training, and maintain the necessary materials for interventions. A simple, popular, and useful gesture, in the spirit of solidarity that characterizes the seaside communities of the Côte de Jade.