Printemps du Thouet – Flea Market and Car Boot Sale of Montreuil-Bellay

Le Printemps du Thouet in Montreuil-Bellay

The Printemps du Thouet is a spring car boot sale and flea market organized by APE Herse-Méron in Montreuil-Bellay. This friendly event takes advantage of the renewal of the beautiful season to bring together exhibitors and visitors in one of the most beautiful settings in Maine-et-Loire. The Herse-Méron parents' association dedicates the event's profits to financing educational and extracurricular activities for local schoolchildren.

Le Printemps du Thouet offers a varied selection of items: children's and adult clothing, toys and games, books and comics, tableware and table arts, decorative objects, light furniture, and trinkets. The spring nature of the event gives it a festive and joyful atmosphere, conducive to strolling and discoveries.

APE Herse-Méron, a player in local school life

The Association des Parents d'Élèves Herse-Méron is a pillar of school life in Montreuil-Bellay and its surroundings. Its involvement in organizing the Printemps du Thouet illustrates the dynamism of parents' associations that contribute to enriching the daily lives of students and strengthening the link between the school and the community. Every euro raised finances school trips, educational equipment, or cultural projects for children.

Montreuil-Bellay and the Thouet Valley

Montreuil-Bellay (49260) takes its name from the Thouet River that flows through it and runs along its imposing medieval ramparts. The town is dominated by its 11th-15th century castle, one of the best-preserved in Anjou, and by its fortifications, which make it one of the most picturesque towns in Maine-et-Loire. The surrounding vineyards, with the Saumur and Coteaux du Layon appellations, add to the attractiveness of this territory.