The Brussels flea market in the Marolles – Place du jeu de balle.
Updated on December 14, 2022 by Pierre
Brussels flea market, a flea market in the Marolles
It's Sunday and you don't know what to do in Brussels? You have already tested the midday market ? If you are passing through the Sablon district, be sure to stop by the Place du jeu de balle! Whether you are bargain hunters, tourists, Brussels residents or simply passing through in search of the rare pearl, it is worth the detour.
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The shops located around the square speak for themselves and bear witness to the history of this district:
- Home Decor,
- antiques,
- design
- vintage.
The history of the Brussels flea market
Indeed, since the end of the Second World War, the Sablon district has continued to see the appearance of antique dealers and design stores. Gradually converting the traditional neighborhood of pre-war patrician families into a new home for Brussels antiquity
In 1873, the place was taken over by antique dealers and since 1919, they have been running this market everyday!
This is the only flea market and antiques market absolutely open every day of the year.
Every weekend, the Place du Jeu de Balle and the hundred shops around its Gothic church attracts thousands of visitors.
What types of items can you buy at the Brussels flea market?
You can find everything there! Books, clothing, mirrors, Owls LPs for cheap, articles of decoration Africans… The atmosphere is friendly. The simplicity of the place will convert your walk into a moment of pleasure and allow you to immerse yourself in the special atmosphere of the immense Place du Jeu de Balle.
Good opportunities are unearthed by digging a little into the "brol" and negotiating. Also, the surrounding streets will allow you to find your happiness or to enhance your walk. If, for example, you are interested in DIY and beaded necklaces, do not hesitate to go through the street of fox.
If you want to eat or drink something near Place du Jeu de Balle, check out the reviews and suggested places in the Sablon district of Brussels by insideBrussels.be
Access and timetable of the Brussels flea market
The Brussels Flea Market is open every day, all year round, from 6 a.m. to 14 p.m., and on weekends until 15 p.m.
Address: Place du Jeu de Balle, Marolles district (BRUSSELS)
Continue your visit after the flea market
– Have a brunch in Brussels
– Visit the sablon district
Christian joined the insideBrussels team at the beginning of 2015. He loves design, fashion and travel. He combines business with pleasure by sharing with his readers his good tips in Brussels
