Car boot sale - Macheren Clothes Swap

Car boot sale and clothes swap combined

The Foyer de la Cité in Macheren, at 14 rue de Strasbourg, hosts an event that combines a car boot sale and a clothes swap. Private sellers offer not only women's, men's, and children's clothing, shoes, and fashion accessories but also classic second-hand items: toys, books, crockery, knick-knacks, and small furniture. This dual concept attracts a diverse audience, from bargain hunters to fans of second-hand fashion.

Macheren, a town in the mining basin

Macheren is a commune of nearly 3,000 inhabitants located in the Moselle mining basin, between Saint-Avold and Hombourg-Haut. A member of the Saint-Avold Synergie agglomeration community, the town covers nearly 17 km² in a setting of wooded hills. The Foyer de la Cité is a central hub for local community life.

The clothes swap, a sustainable fashion trend

The clothes swap has become a societal phenomenon that addresses both ecological concerns and the desire to refresh one's wardrobe at a lower cost. Combined with the traditional car boot sale, it expands the offering and attracts a wider audience. In Macheren, this mixed formula allows for a full day of treasure hunting between fashion and second-hand items.