Car boot sale of the Gaule Macairoise

Car Boot Sale of the Gaule Macairoise in Saint-Macaire-en-Mauges

La Gaule Macairoise, a fishing association from Saint-Macaire-en-Mauges (delegated commune of Sèvremoine, 49450), organizes its big car boot sale every August. With around 150 private exhibitors, this summer event is one of the popular happenings of the season in the Mauges bocage.

Exhibitors display their stalls filled with various items: clothing and shoes, toys and games, books, magazines, and comics, vinyl records and cassettes, crockery and kitchen utensils, camping and outdoor equipment, tools, furniture, and decorative objects, not to mention some items related to fishing and outdoor activities. The summer timing of this event makes it a popular attraction for holidaymakers and residents alike.

The proceeds allow La Gaule Macairoise to finance its annual activities: maintenance of riverbanks and waterways, fishing events for young people, fishing competitions, and river outings. The association plays an important role in the management and preservation of the aquatic environments of the Mauges territory, particularly on the Sèvre Nantaise and its tributaries.

Saint-Macaire-en-Mauges and Sèvremoine

Saint-Macaire-en-Mauges is the main delegated commune of Sèvremoine (49230-49450), a new commune in Maine-et-Loire. The town hall and numerous services are located in this town. Its Romanesque church and ancient streets bear witness to a rich medieval past.

The Sèvre Nantaise, a river that flows through the Mauges bocage, is a natural structuring axis of the territory, popular with hikers and fishermen. The surrounding bocage, with its hedgerows and wet meadows, is home to diverse fish fauna, justifying the importance of local fishing associations in managing this natural heritage.