Where are the best antique markets in France?
A bargain hunter’s paradise. Along the Canal de Jonage in Villeurbanne – a town on the outskirts of Lyon – gathers one of the busiest, open-air antique markets in France. Unlike Annecy, Lyon’s antique market is more about what’s on offer than a scenic setting.
Where did the flea market in France come from?
The origins of the French flea market date back more than two centuries, when pêcheurs de lune (or “fishermen of the moon”) used to rummage through trash for items they could sell. Although some got by selling their finds in Paris, many were forced to set up stalls outside of the city limits after being chased out by authorities.
Is there a flea market in Cours Saleya?
Full of warmth, color and personality, the sunny, striped awning-covered Cours Saleya is actually four different markets in one: a flower market, a fruits and vegetables market, an evening market and an antique/flea market. The latter – referred to as the Marché à la brocante – is open and bustling with over 200 vendors, every Monday.
A bargain hunter’s paradise. Along the Canal de Jonage in Villeurbanne – a town on the outskirts of Lyon – gathers one of the busiest, open-air antique markets in France. Unlike Annecy, Lyon’s antique market is more about what’s on offer than a scenic setting.
The origins of the French flea market date back more than two centuries, when pêcheurs de lune (or “fishermen of the moon”) used to rummage through trash for items they could sell. Although some got by selling their finds in Paris, many were forced to set up stalls outside of the city limits after being chased out by authorities.
Full of warmth, color and personality, the sunny, striped awning-covered Cours Saleya is actually four different markets in one: a flower market, a fruits and vegetables market, an evening market and an antique/flea market. The latter – referred to as the Marché à la brocante – is open and bustling with over 200 vendors, every Monday.
