Car boot sale Maindanslamain — Nantes

The Vide-grenier Maindanslamain: a great treasure hunt party in the Doulon-Bottière district

Every May, the Doulon-Bottière district in Nantes organizes one of the largest car boot sales in the east of the city. The Vide-grenier Maindanslamain simultaneously takes over the Place de la Liberté and the Maison de quartier at 10 place des Garennes, offering 200 to 300 pitches for private exhibitors.

200 to 300 exhibitors on two complementary sites

The dual location of the Vide-grenier Maindanslamain — the open-air Place de la Liberté and the Maison de quartier des Garennes — offers a wide variety of atmospheres and exhibitors. Outside, stalls are set up in the open air in the spring light. Inside, exhibitors can set up under cover, ideal for fragile items or gloomy days. With two to three hundred exhibitors in total, this event offers a plethora of goods for bargain hunters from all over the district and the Nantes metropolitan area.

€10/m²: a transparent and accessible price

The pitch price per square meter (€10/m²) is both transparent and proportional to the area occupied. This system allows each exhibitor to precisely calibrate their pitch according to their needs: an exhibitor with few items takes 1 or 2m², an exhibitor clearing out an apartment can take 4 or 6m². This flexibility is appreciated by regulars and newcomers alike, who can adapt their participation to their constraints.

Maindanslamain, a name with meaning

The name Maindanslamain evokes solidarity, social connection, and mutual aid — values at the heart of neighborhood activities in the popular areas of Nantes. This car boot sale is not just a simple market: it is an opportunity for neighbors to meet, for intergenerational exchanges, and for solidarity-based and responsible consumption. In the Doulon-Bottière district, this name resonates strongly and gives the event a human and community dimension that keeps participants coming back year after year.