La Fête du Vide — Nantes

La Fête du Vide: Festive Car Boot Sale and Bicycle Raffle in Nantes

Every September, Le 20 Mille, at 20 boulevard Jules Verne in Nantes (44300), hosts La Fête du Vide. More than just a car boot sale, this event aims to be festive and committed, with the unique feature of a raffle with bicycles as prizes. This originality attracts both traditional bargain hunters and lovers of soft mobility, in the lively atmosphere of Le 20 Mille, an associative and cultural venue in the Bellevue-Port Boyer district.

Le 20 Mille: A Nantes Associative and Cultural Venue

Le 20 Mille, located at 20 boulevard Jules Verne, is a hub for associative and cultural life in the Bellevue district of Nantes. This type of venue, rooted in neighborhood dynamics, hosts festive, cultural, and solidarity events throughout the year. La Fête du Vide perfectly fits the DNA of this place: conviviality, openness, commitment, and creativity characterize Le 20 Mille as much as this back-to-school event that marks the end of Nantes' summer.

The Bicycle Raffle: The Originality That Makes the Difference

The raffle with bicycles to be won is one of the signatures of La Fête du Vide. In a city like Nantes, committed to developing soft mobility and cycling as a mode of urban transport, this raffle resonates with the aspirations of its residents. Whether they are city bikes, mountain bikes, electric bikes, or children's bikes, the prizes offered attract a large crowd of participants hoping to leave on two wheels. The proceeds from the raffle contribute to the financing of the event and the venue's projects.

A Back-to-School Event in the Heart of Bellevue

Organized in September, La Fête du Vide marks the return to school in Nantes with a festive and popular event. After the summer, residents of the Bellevue-Port Boyer district and neighboring towns gather to clear out their attics and hunt for treasures. Clothes, toys, books, electronics, tableware, decorations, and objects of all kinds fill the stalls in the good spirits of a successful return. The event is part of the Nantes tradition of back-to-school car boot sales that punctuate the city's associative calendar each year.