Jean Macé School Garage Sale (Caluire-et-Cuire)

The APE Jean Macé garage sale in Caluire

The Jean Macé School Garage Sale is one of the spring community events in Caluire-et-Cuire. Organized by the Parents' Association (APE) of Jean Macé elementary school, it takes place on a Wednesday — a school holiday or half-day — to encourage family participation. Private sellers and school families come together to offer toys, clothing, children's books, baby equipment and assorted items at low prices.

A charitable event in support of the school

Like many similar events in French schools, the Jean Macé APE garage sale serves a dual purpose: giving families a chance to find new homes for their unused belongings, and funding educational projects at the school. Theatre outings, museum visits, outdoor classes, art or sports equipment — the day's proceeds directly benefit the pupils. Volunteer parents handle the organization, welcome sellers and provide on-site refreshments.

Caluire-et-Cuire, a residential town north of Lyon

Caluire-et-Cuire is a town in the Lyon metropolitan area, immediately north of Lyon, on the plateau overlooking the confluence of the Saône and Rhône rivers. With around 45,000 inhabitants, it is one of the most populous suburbs of Lyon. The town is known for its green setting, parks and residential neighbourhoods. It is particularly famous as the place where Jean Moulin was captured by the Gestapo in 1943. Jean Macé school, named after the founder of the Ligue de l'enseignement, upholds this republican educational tradition.

A midweek garage sale

The choice of a Wednesday is deliberate: it allows children to accompany their parents, families to participate without work constraints, and the school to welcome sellers in its grounds and outdoor spaces in a relaxed atmosphere. Bargain hunters will enjoy the selection of affordable items on offer from neighbourhood families.