Iris Stickler Car Boot Sale — Chaumes-en-Retz

The Iris Stickler Car Boot Sale: Treasure Hunting for a Rare Cause

Among all the car boot sales in Loire-Atlantique, the one organized in Chaumes-en-Retz under the name "Iris Stickler" stands out for the nobility of its cause. Every year in April, the Salle des Genêts, Rue du Stade, hosts this charity event whose profits are intended to support research against a rare genetic disease. A day of treasure hunting that gives a particularly human meaning to each purchase and sale.

A Rare Genetic Disease at the Heart of the Commitment

Stickler syndrome is a rare genetic disease affecting collagen, which manifests notably through severe visual impairments, joint problems, and facial abnormalities. Little known to the general public, this condition nevertheless affects many families in France and around the world. The Iris Stickler association works to raise public awareness of this little-known disease, support affected families, and fund medical research. The annual car boot sale is one of the association's most visible fundraising actions.

99 Exhibitors: An Indoor/Outdoor Setup

The organization of the Iris Stickler car boot sale is particularly meticulous, with a precise distribution of the 99 exhibitors between the indoor hall (43 stands) and the outdoor area (56 stands). This mixed setup allows for a large number of participants while offering two distinct atmospheres to visitors: the conviviality of the covered market inside the Salle des Genêts and the spring freshness of the open-air stands. Whatever the April weather, the event can be held in good conditions.

The Salle des Genêts, a Convivial Venue in Chaumes-en-Retz

The Salle des Genêts, Rue du Stade, is the reference cultural and sports facility in Chaumes-en-Retz. Its name evokes the characteristic vegetation of the Pays de Retz, where golden broom covers the moors and hedgerows in spring. This multi-purpose hall regularly hosts local events, and its proximity to the sports complex facilitates the organization of events requiring both covered spaces and outdoor areas.

Chaumes-en-Retz, a Town in the Pays de Retz

Chaumes-en-Retz is a commune in the Pays de Retz, a rural territory between the Loire and the Atlantic in the southwest of Loire-Atlantique. Resulting from the merger of several communes, it perpetuates the traditions and heritage of the towns that compose it. Its rural and authentic character, its landscapes of bocage and marshes, make it a charming territory where local solidarity is fully expressed during events like the Iris Stickler car boot sale.