17th Car boot sale St Sébastien FC — Château-Thébaud

The 17th Car boot Sale of St Sébastien FC in Château-Thébaud

Reaching its 17th edition, the car boot sale organized by St Sébastien FC at the Stade René Massé in Château-Thébaud has become a must-attend event in the local calendar. Every June, exhibitors and bargain hunters gather on the lawns and grounds of the stadium for this second-hand market event in the heart of the Nantes vineyard.

St Sébastien FC, the organizing football club

St Sébastien FC is the football club of Château-Thébaud, a commune whose name it partly bears (Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire is a neighboring commune). By organizing this annual car boot sale for 17 years, the club has demonstrated its ability to go beyond purely sporting activities to establish itself as a major community player in local life. The proceeds help finance the teams' equipment, travel, and club activities.

Pitches €15/5x3m at Stade René Massé

The Stade René Massé offers a generous outdoor space for exhibitors to set up. The 5x3 meter pitches, offered at €15, represent a 15 m² area that allows each exhibitor to set up a comfortable and attractive stall. This price is in line with the standards of quality car boot sales in the Nantes region. The exhibitors, exclusively individuals, offer a varied and authentic selection.

Château-Thébaud, a Muscadet commune

A commune in the Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine appellation, Château-Thébaud is a village of about 3,500 inhabitants nestled in the heart of the Nantes vineyard, about twenty kilometers south-east of Nantes. Its hillsides planted with Melon de Bourgogne, its cellars, and its wine estates give it a strong identity and a certain tourist appeal. The June car boot sale is part of the commune's summer program and attracts visitors from all over the vineyard region.

June at Stade René Massé

Holding the car boot sale in June at the Stade René Massé benefits from the ideal early summer weather conditions in Loire-Atlantique. The long sunny days, the lush vegetation of the vineyard, and the end-of-school-year atmosphere create a conducive environment for a festive and friendly event. Visitors can combine their visit to the car boot sale with a walk in the vineyards or a Muscadet tasting at nearby estates.