Festival or event · France · Hauts-de-France
Braderie de Lille
Huge flea market that takes over Lille in early September.
Free to enter about 4 h
For storytellers
Why Braderie de Lille matters
Every year in early September, thousands of stalls fill the streets of Lille for a huge flea market. Restaurants pile mussel shells outside as a point of pride. It's a rowdy, friendly weekend, and you should expect big crowds.
Talking points
- It takes place in early September.
- Mussels and chips are the traditional meal.
- The city fills with visitors.
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Good to know: Check the exact dates, as they change each year.
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