 LILLE IN EFFERVESCENCE...from 6th to 7th september 2008
Two days of shopping madness every first weekend in September draw over a million visitors to Lille. This is undoubtedly the biggest flea market in Europe.
Imagine 200 kilometres of sidewalks occupied by stallholders, from the city and from all over Europe. Ever since medieval times, when the valets obtained the right to hold an annual sale of their masters'cast-off clothes and belongings, every-thing has been for sale and for purchase here.
Other than bargain-hunting, another tradition has established itself here - that of a bowl of mussels and chips ("moules-frites") along with a glass of local beer.
A trip around town by minibus will allow you to visit Lille before or after the event. During the sale weekend, the city is transformed, the pedestrian rules and everyone joins the celebration ! |
THE LILLE ANTIQUES AND FLEA MARKET
