Car boot sale Partage Isséen — Issé

The Partage Isséen Car Boot Sale at the Beaumont Pond

Issé is a small village in the north-east of Loire-Atlantique, on the borders of the Châteaubriant and Mée regions. A discreet but endearing rural commune, it boasts one of the most pleasant natural settings in the area: the Beaumont pond, a body of water surrounded by vegetation, ideal for walking, fishing, and relaxation. It is in this exceptional site that the Partage Isséen car boot sale is held every spring.

A particularly accessible linear meter rate

The pricing policy of the Partage Isséen car boot sale is distinguished by its accessibility: €1.50 per linear meter. This very low rate compared to departmental standards — usually between €3 and €5 per linear meter — reflects a desire for maximum inclusivity. Each exhibitor can thus decide the number of meters they need, depending on the quantity of items they wish to sell, and adapt their investment accordingly. This flexibility encourages participation from residents of the village and surrounding hamlets.

The Beaumont Pond: an exceptional natural site

The Beaumont pond is a natural body of water surrounded by woodlands and wet meadows, characteristic of the hedgerow landscape of northern Loire-Atlantique. This site, appreciated by the inhabitants of Issé and neighboring communes for its walks and leisure activities, provides an incomparable setting for a spring car boot sale. The budding greenery of April, the reflections on the water, and the birdsong create an atmosphere unlike any other event of its kind in the department.

Partage Isséen: an association committed to social cohesion

Partage Isséen is an association whose name says it all: it works for sharing, solidarity, and social cohesion in the village of Issé. In small rural communes, associations are the cement of the social fabric. They enable residents to come together, pool resources, and organize events that strengthen the sense of belonging to a community. The annual car boot sale is one of its flagship events, allowing both fundraising and the creation of a moment of collective conviviality.

Issé and the Châteaubriant region

Issé is a member commune of the community of communes of the Châteaubriant-Derval region. This rural territory, located between Loire-Atlantique and Brittany, is characterized by its forests, ponds, and hedgerow landscapes. The proximity of Châteaubriant, a sub-prefecture town with its medieval castle, provides Issé residents with access to cultural and commercial facilities. The car boot sale at the Beaumont pond is part of the dynamic of valuing this rural territory, often unknown to external visitors.

Practical Information

The Partage Isséen car boot sale is held at the Beaumont pond, 44520 Issé, every April. Exhibitor rate: €1.50 per linear meter. Free entry for visitors.