Fair of Lille 2014: 2.5 million bargain hunters expected this weekend

Fair of Lille 2014: 2.5 million bargain hunters expected this weekend

Who says the first weekend in September said Lille flea market. An expected event every year by many French and also outside the borders to do business in this enormous flea market in Europe. Antiques, clothing, toys, handicrafts, decorative items for the home ... there will be something in this 2014 edition, to be held Saturday, September 6 from officially from 14h until Sunday 7 to 23h.

Between two and three million people -brocanteurs, bargain hunters, curieux- are expected by 10,000 exhibitors who will offer their wares on about 100 kilometers of stalls.

Each scope will be defined according to different categories. Junk dealers, shopkeepers, residents, associations Click to Zoom

5000 runners

Other events will include the Fair rides, a large funfair, on the Champ de Mars (to September 28) and the Lille Half Marathon which will involve more than 5,000 runners, who mark the start of the flea market. The double European champion in the 1,500,Mehdi Baala also announced that it will try to run the 10km walk back to raise money for medical research at the Institut Pasteur.

For dining: here are the mussels and chips, which run in the tens of tons each year.Proof with shells that end up in restaurants to form a giant mountain.

During these two days the city will be bustling North nonstop, society transit Transpole multiply subways and buses. The Pass 'Rummage Sale will circulate unlimited in the city (€ 5 for two days or Pass' Day: 4 € for one day). In contrast, self-service V'Lille stations will be closed in the pedestrian area. As for the use of the car, it is strongly discouraged by the organizers, however, parking will be installed in the periphery. The Bradeux already expect their customers to firm up.

Contact: 0899490175 and www.braderie de lille.fr