Spring car boot sale "Faites le Printemps" in Le Pertre, with plant exchange and activities
"Faites le Printemps" is a spring event organized in Le Pertre (35370) which combines a car boot sale and a plant exchange. Private sellers offer second-hand clothing, toys, trinkets, and objects, while amateur gardeners exchange plants, cuttings, and seeds. A friendly day in the heart of the Vitré region.
Every spring, the village of Le Pertre (35370) hosts "Faites le Printemps", a festive event that combines a car boot sale and a plant exchange. Private sellers set up their stalls in the village center, offering second-hand clothing, toys, books, trinkets, tableware, and decorative objects. In parallel, amateur gardeners and botany enthusiasts exchange plants, cuttings, seeds, and seedlings, in a spirit of sharing and conviviality that characterizes this spring event in the Vitré region.
Le Pertre is a commune of about 1,600 inhabitants located east of Vitré, on the border of Ille-et-Vilaine and Mayenne. This rural village retains typically Breton architectural heritage with its schist longhouses and its parish church. Community life is dynamic, driven by volunteers who animate the area through events like "Faites le Printemps", contributing to social cohesion in the rural Vitré region.
The original formula of this event—combining a traditional car boot sale and a plant market—attracts a diverse audience. Families come to hunt for bargains while leaving with plants for their vegetable patch or ornamental garden. A refreshment stand and light catering are available on-site to extend the conviviality of this spring day.
"Faites le Printemps" in Le Pertre on April 12, 2026: car boot sale and plant exchange. Free admission.
From Rennes, take the D857 towards Vitré then the D178 towards Le Pertre (approximately 50 km, 45 min). From Vitré, 12 km via the D178.
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