Car boot sale EMBC — Batz-sur-Mer

The EMBC Car Boot Sale in Batz-sur-Mer

Every spring, the Espérance Mouette Basket Club organizes its car boot sale at the Petit Bois site, 5128 rue de la Pierre Longue, in Batz-sur-Mer. This popular event brings together residents of the peninsula, holidaymakers, and bargain hunters who come to rummage through a wide variety of second-hand items offered by individual exhibitors.

An exceptional natural setting on the Guérande peninsula

Batz-sur-Mer occupies the tip of the Guérande peninsula, between the salt marshes to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. The Petit Bois site, nestled in a green environment characteristic of this classified territory, offers an ideal setting for a car boot sale. Far from the urban hustle and bustle, visitors can take their time browsing the stalls in a relaxed atmosphere.

Sport for the community

The Espérance Mouette Basket Club is a key sporting institution in Batz-sur-Mer. Its teams, competing at various levels, bring together children, teenagers, and adults united by their passion for basketball. The organization of the annual car boot sale is one of the club's main fundraising activities, helping to subsidize licenses, travel, and equipment for the players.

Participation conditions

Exhibitors can book a 3x3 meter pitch for €13. The event is open to individuals wishing to clear out their attics, cellars, and cupboards. The items offered are varied: clothing, books, toys, crockery, tools, records, furniture, and all sorts of curiosities likely to find buyers among visitors.

An event rooted in local life

This car boot sale is a highlight of the associative calendar in Batz-sur-Mer. It contributes to the social life of the town by creating a space for encounters and exchanges between residents and visitors. The town of Batz-sur-Mer, with its salt marshes classified by UNESCO as part of the Brière Regional Natural Park, attracts many tourists each year who can enjoy the event during their stay on the peninsula.