Car boot sale APEL Sainte-Thérèse — Saint-Mars-de-Coutais

The APEL Sainte-Thérèse Car Boot Sale in Saint-Mars-de-Coutais

Every spring, in April, the Parents' Association for Free Education (APEL) of the Sainte-Thérèse school organises its annual car boot sale in the car park of the sports hall, 8 rue du Grand Pré. This open-air event allows families from the commune and surrounding villages in the Lac de Grand-Lieu region to come together for a day of treasure hunting and conviviality.

The Sports Hall Car Park, an Ideal Location

The spacious car park of the Saint-Mars-de-Coutais sports hall, located at 8 rue du Grand Pré, offers enough space to accommodate exhibitors in good conditions. This open-air site, practical and well-located in the heart of the village, allows for smooth circulation between the stalls and facilitates the unloading of items brought by exhibitors. Being held in April ensures generally mild weather conditions for this spring car boot sale.

Saint-Mars-de-Coutais, a Commune on Lac de Grand-Lieu

Saint-Mars-de-Coutais is a rural commune in the south of Loire-Atlantique, bordering Lac de Grand-Lieu, the largest natural lake in France during high water periods. This exceptional area, marked by wetlands, floodplains, and open landscapes, attracts nature and tranquility enthusiasts. The commune, although modest in size, has a dynamic associative life, of which the APEL of the Sainte-Thérèse school is one of the most visible actors.

The APEL, Essential Support for the Private School

The APEL of the Sainte-Thérèse Catholic school plays a vital role in the life of the institution. By organising this annual car boot sale, the association mobilises families around a unifying project and generates precious resources to finance school and extracurricular activities. Projects supported include educational outings, shows, and sports and cultural equipment that enrich the daily lives of the students.

Prices and Participation Conditions

Pitches are offered between €10 and €13 depending on size, making participation accessible to the greatest number. Exhibitors can present clothing, toys, books, childcare items, decorative objects, and attic curiosities. Visitors have free access to the site, where they can browse the stalls and make great discoveries at very affordable prices.

Practical Information

The car boot sale is held in April in the sports hall car park, 8 rue du Grand Pré, 44680 Saint-Mars-de-Coutais. Exhibitor fee: €10-€13. Free entry for visitors. Organised by the APEL of the Sainte-Thérèse school.