🥇 Lille Flea Market (September 6 & 7, 2025)
We obviously start with THE reference. Two days, 10,000 exhibitors, and 80 km of great deals: the Braderie de Lille is totally THE tradition and a must-see for the locals (and not just them!). Mussels and fries, free concerts, and a 100% northern vibe… It’s simple, you can’t miss this!
The whole city – Lille
Saturday, September 6 & Sunday, September 7
🥈 The Vintage – Vieux-Lille (June 7, 2025)
If your heart skips a beat for vinyls and clothes that scream Stranger Things, head over to Vintage! The Vieux Lille Braderie features 500 exhibitors dedicated to retro, cool, and thrifted treasures. It’s the perfect event to travel back to the 80s without a DeLorean.
Vieux-Lille
Saturday, June 7
🥉Brocante de Maroilles (June 15, 2025)
600 exhibitors, 20,000 visitors and the best flamiche with maroilles in the area. Antiquing and tasting : at Maroilles, we’ve got the winning combination down!
City Center – Maroilles
Sunday, June 15
🏅 The Berlouffes of Wattrelos (September 14, 2025)
This flea market has it all figured out: new items are a no-go, the vibe is absolutely wild, and there’s a unique tradition: the tossing of the Berlouffe dolls! Every year, over 100,000 people flock here, proving that folklore is (really) a big seller.
City Center – Wattrelos
Sunday, September 14
🏅 Merchant Flea Market of Armentières (July 12, 2025)
Imagine a beautiful summer day, with a chill vibe in the streets of Armentières, filled with friendly exhibitors. That’s exactly what this friendly and family-oriented flea market is like, perfect for a relaxed summer outing.
Place du Général de Gaulle and surroundings – Armentières
Saturday, July 12
🏅 Northern Flea Market – Douai (July 20, 2025)
Flea market shopping sheltered from the elements under one roof? That’s the dream! This is exactly what this large covered market of 5,000 m² in Douai offers you. Get ready to uncover unusual items without a single drop of rain on you. The ultimate luxury for treasure hunters.
Gayant Expo – Douai
Sunday, July 20
🏅 Garlic Fair of Arleux (August 31 & September 1, 2025)
We finish on a high note with a huge flea market paired with a lively festival celebrating smoked garlic. On the agenda: garlic soup, a parade of giants, and guaranteed warm vibes. Just in case, you might want to bring some gum for your breath!
Downtown – Arleux
Saturday, August 31 & Sunday, September 1
Bonus tips for savvy flea market hunters:
Get there early for the best deals, bring cash, use public transport or park and ride, and always check the latest info on brocabrac.fr or vide-greniers.org. Happy treasure hunting!
