Car boot sale APE — Loudes

The car boot sale of the APE of the Ulysse Rouchon school in Loudes

Loudes (43320) is a commune on the Velay plateau in Haute-Loire, with approximately 1,500 inhabitants. Its public school is named after Ulysse Rouchon (1875-1943), a renowned local figure, painter, and ethnographer who documented the popular traditions and decorative arts of Haute-Loire. The APE (Parents' Association) of this school organizes a car boot sale every September, the profits of which are used to finance student activities.

Ulysse Rouchon, the school's patron

Ulysse Rouchon is a major figure in the culture of Haute-Loire. A talented painter, he dedicated a large part of his life to the study of the popular and decorative arts of the Velay region, leaving behind a valuable documentary work on local traditions. The school that bears his name perpetuates his memory and is part of a tradition of cultural rootedness specific to the Velay.

€6 for 5 meters: transparent pricing

Exhibitors pay a pitch fee of €6 for 5 meters of space. Reservations can be made by phone at 07 69 29 20 18. This clear and reasonable pricing allows many individuals to participate, ensuring a wide variety of items on the day. The event runs from 8 am to 6 pm, offering a long opening hours for exhibitors and visitors.

On-site catering: food truck and refreshment stand

For the convenience of participants, a food truck and a refreshment stand are available throughout the day. This practical catering service allows exhibitors to stay at their stands and visitors to have lunch on site between browsing sessions. The friendly atmosphere around the catering is characteristic of events organized by parents' associations.

Loudes, a commune on the Velay plateau

Loudes is located on the Velay plateau, at an altitude of about 900 meters, not far from Le Puy-en-Velay. This agricultural area, marked by livestock farming and plateau crops, retains authentic landscapes and rural architecture typical of the Velay. The Ulysse Rouchon school, with its 85 students spread across 4 classes, is the educational heart of the commune. The APE's car boot sale helps finance the activities and outings that enrich the daily lives of the students.