“It will smell of mussels, fries and pee”: the Braderie de Lille returns this weekend

Lionel Gougelot, edited by Laura Laplaud 1:52 p.m., September 02, 2022

After two years of absence, due to the Covid-19, she is making a comeback.

She, the Braderie de Lille, "returns" as its official slogan indicates.

This flea market is the largest and most famous flea market in Europe.

It will span 80 kilometers of sidewalks across the city.

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The event to find the rare pearl

La Braderie de Lille is undeniably the kingdom of China, with music on every street corner.

On site, the scent of "mussels and fries" and beer flowing freely.

By formalizing the return of the event this summer, the mayor of Lille Martine Aubry had warned: "It will smell of mussels, fries and pee! Those who do not like it leave the city or close their windows"

This is also the Braderie de Lille.

For these two days which extend the holidays a little, Jacques Richir, the deputy in charge of the event, expects record attendance.

"We expect a big edition between 2 and 3 million people. There is a very high expectation of this sale, a very great demand for salers, we will have nearly 8,000 exhibitors", he indicates.

Immerse yourself in a festive atmosphere

"We are full in all areas, all the hotels are full, buses are coming from outside, the special trains are also full. And in addition, we are going to have quite good, mild weather. Things are looking good We feel that all the indicators are looking good," he says.

Beyond the festive aspect, this clearance sale is also a concept that increasingly corresponds to the concerns of the time: buying cheap, giving objects a second life.

In these times of sluggish purchasing power, we can expect some great bargaining battles between bargain hunters and sellers this weekend.

In addition, restaurateurs were asked to remain moderate on the prices of "mussels and fries" and not to exceed fifteen euros per portion.