Monthly Morning Car Boot Sale — Donges

The Monthly Morning Car Boot Sale in Donges

Every second Sunday of the month, from 7 am, the Place de la Mairie in Donges transforms into a large second-hand market. This monthly morning car boot sale has become an unmissable event for amateur sellers, early morning bargain hunters, and residents of Donges and neighbouring towns on the Guérande peninsula.

A Morning and Regular Event

The unique feature of this car boot sale is its monthly regularity and its morning timing. Open from 7 am to 1 pm, it attracts exhibitors who appreciate starting early to take advantage of the influx of early visitors, often the most determined to find good deals. Closing at 1 pm allows participants to free up their afternoon, a practical and appreciated format.

Simple Pricing and Coffee Offered

The pricing structure is clear and transparent: €10 per car for exhibitors arriving with a loaded boot, and €13 per trailer for those carrying more goods. This pricing based on the vehicle rather than the linear meter simplifies registrations and organisation. As a bonus, coffee is offered to exhibitors, a friendly gesture that adds to the conviviality of the event.

Donges, Industrial and Seaside Town

Donges is a commune in Loire-Atlantique, located on the north bank of the Loire estuary, west of Saint-Nazaire. Known particularly for its oil refinery, the town is also a starting point for exploring the Guérande peninsula, with its salt marshes, seaside resorts (La Baule, Le Pouliguen, Piriac), and hedgerow landscapes. The Place de la Mairie is the heart of Donges' civic and commercial life.

Twelve Events a Year

With twelve editions per year — one each month — this car boot sale offers a rare frequency for this type of event. Regular collectors and second-hand dealers meet from one edition to the next, creating a network of relationships and exchanges that go beyond simple buying and selling. It is also an opportunity for new residents of the region to integrate into local life.