Car boot sale Judo Club Rochefortais

The Vide-Grenier du Judo Club Rochefortais: Bargain hunting for sport in Rochefort

Every June, the Judo Club Rochefortais takes over the Rond-Point du Polygone to organize its annual outdoor car boot sale. This summer event attracts bargain hunters from Rochefort and surrounding towns, who come to enjoy the early summer sun to find good deals among the stalls of private exhibitors.

An event for the benefit of Rochefort's judokas

The Judo Club Rochefortais, founded in Rochefort in Charente-Maritime, is affiliated with the French Judo Federation. The club offers judo, jujitsu, and taïso classes for all ages, from youngsters to veterans. The profits from the car boot sale directly contribute to the funding of kimonos, tatami mats, competition travel, and the training of young judokas. Bargain hunting at this car boot sale means supporting the practice of judo in Rochefort.

The Rond-Point du Polygone, an open space on the edge of town

The Rond-Point du Polygone offers a clear and easily accessible space, ideal for an outdoor car boot sale. Exhibitors can park their vehicles behind their pitch, provided they have a minimum of 3 linear meters. The registration fee is set at 3 euros per linear meter, which remains very affordable for individuals wishing to clear out their attics.

Catering and conviviality

Volunteers from the Judo Club Rochefortais provide catering on-site throughout the day. Sandwiches, cold drinks, and coffee are offered to visitors and exhibitors in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The car boot sale is an opportunity for the club's families to meet outside the dojo, in a spirit of sharing in line with judo's values: respect, friendship, and mutual aid.

Practical information

The car boot sale is held at the Rond-Point du Polygone in Rochefort, in June. Entry is free for visitors. The exhibitor fee is 3 euros per linear meter, with a maximum of 100 exhibitors. Catering is provided on-site by the club. Parking the vehicle behind the pitch is permitted under certain conditions.