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Braderie de Lille 2025: 6 essential facts you probably don’t know!

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The Editor

Ville de Lille

The Lille Braderie is making its grand return on September 6th and 7th for its 2025 edition. And while everyone has probably read the hours a thousand times, here are 6 fun facts to remember so you can shine (or show off) in front of your friends.

1. A Smarter Perimeter for Better Bargains

No more endless wandering! This year, the flea market is mainly focused in the Center and Old Lille, but also along Boulevard Louis XIV, Liberté, Avenue Kennedy, and around the Esplanade. Basically, Lille is clearly offering you a set route: the treasure-hunting trail. Residents who’ve been excluded since 2017 are even given priority to grab a spot right in the heart of the action. Who could ask for more?

2. Free for Lille Residents (but not for everyone…)

If you’re a resident of Lille, Lommel, or Hellon, you can set up your stall without paying a dime. However, if you’re a professional antique dealer or if you’re selling fries or beers from your food truck, then you’ll need to shell out a bit of cash. Just so you know!

3. Goodbye Glass Bottles and Takeaway Alcohol

A little practical (and important) note: glass bottles and the sale of takeaway alcohol are strictly prohibited during the flea market. Alcohol is only allowed on terraces or inside bars. The goal: to limit the…

acts and prevent the party from turning into a nightmare. Cheers to responsible fun!

4. A security setup worthy of an action movie

626 concrete blocks, 1,550 barriers, 600 municipal agents mobilized, 16 first aid stations (including 3 aquatic ones), and a lost children area… Lille takes security seriously. Forget about driving in the area starting Friday night, unless you've snagged that precious pass.

5. Bars and restaurants open (almost) all night

Great news for party lovers: bars and restaurants close at 3 AM on Friday night, stay open non-stop from Saturday to Sunday night (outdoor areas close at 5 AM), and shut down at 1 AM on Sunday night. Perfect for extending your quest for great deals (or delicious beers).

6. (Even more) restrooms for your comfort!

Because we know it's THE issue during the flea market: this year, the city is installing 11 additional restroom blocks and 56 urinals. Not as glamorous as a bar terrace, but way more practical.

You got it: this Flea Market... 2025 is shaping up to be even more organized, festive, and convenient. No more excuses for missing the event!

Braderie de Lille
Saturday, September 6 (8 AM) to Sunday, September 7 (6 PM)
City center, Vieux-Lille, and grand boulevards
More info here