Car boot sale on May 8th organized by the Sou des Écoles de Chaneins in Dombes
The Car boot sale of the Sou des Écoles de Chaneins is an annual event traditionally held on May 8th, a public holiday, in this small town in the Dombes region. The profits are donated to the Sou des Écoles to fund school activities and children's outings. The village atmosphere and the refreshment stand run by volunteers make it a popular event for families and bargain hunters in the region.
Every May 8th, a public holiday, the Sou des Écoles de Chaneins organizes its annual car boot sale in the center of the village. This spring event takes advantage of the day off to bring together exhibitors and visitors in a relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere.
The Sou des Écoles is a volunteer parent association that works throughout the year to enrich the school life of Chaneins children. The profits from the car boot sale help fund school trips, shows, and educational activities offered to students of the communal school.
Chaneins is a small town in the Dombes region, an area of plateaus and ponds located between Lyon and Bourg-en-Bresse. The village, with its approximately 1,000 inhabitants, offers a peaceful rural setting. The Dombes region is known for its ponds, its gastronomy (frogs, carp), and its natural heritage rich in birds.
The car boot sale is reserved for individuals. Entry is free for visitors. Refreshments and food available on site.
2026 edition of the Sou des Écoles de Chaneins car boot sale, an event on May 8th in Dombes.
From Villefranche-sur-Saône, take the D43 towards Chaneins (approximately 15 minutes). From Bourg-en-Bresse, follow the D936 then the D66 towards Chaneins.
Free parking in the village.
Refreshments and food provided by the volunteers of the Sou des Écoles.
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