Place du Jeu de Balle
Place du Jeu de Balle
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VeeBee108
London, UK13 contributions
Aug 2020
If you love collecting almost any kind of household item you can imagine, from funky 70sfurniture to records to china to jewellery to books, antiques, the list could go on and on, this market has to be one the best places in Europe to visit. It opens at 6am and runs to 2pm, 365 days a year normally. Most of the stuff looks as though it comes from house clearances, and if you’re prepared to rummage, bargain and pay cash, you should bring plenty of bags and expect to stagger away with your arms full. We absolutely love it, and if we lived in Brussels we would be there every week. When you need to take a break there are lots of cafes around the square. If you’re a serious collector or just a browser, set aside several hours to see everything. It really is a true flea market filled with second hand goods, so leave your best clothes and designer handbag at home and bring cash, not cards.
Written August 30, 2020
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Krisgrmi
Grand Rapids, MI214 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
I have gone to many flea markets and antique markets in my time. Nothing prepared me for this. Most "booths" were literally piles of boxes filled with junk dumped on the ground. Filthy and items not even worth digging through. Vendors smoking pot in the middle of it all. Suffice it to say picking up tetanus from rusty junk while getting an unwanted contact high is not my idea of fun early in the morning. Some booths (few and far between) were set up nicely and i hope they get some business. Went on a Tuesday so wonder if other days are better.
Written January 24, 2023
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Greg S
Wagga Wagga, Australia190 contributions
Jul 2019
The flee market was very unimpressive compared to others we visited in Europe it was really junk stuff and not much worth buying. It was the only place that we felt threatened with regards to pick pockets in Europe. Not worth the walk in my opinion buy if you really want to go there get there early as it shuts up at about 10 or 11 am.
Written September 15, 2019
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kate5900
London, UK68 contributions
Jun 2018
A lovely, characterful market. It’s not a market for arts & crafts or for fake designer clothing. It’s more for interesting trinkets like photos, old lace, candlesticks, watches and furniture. The items are mainly either broken or ‘well-loved’ depending on your romantic sensibility. I bought a lovely vintage tin with a printing set inside. So it all depends on your taste. If you can, visit on a weekend as there will be more to see and certainly more places to eat and drink. I went on a weekday. It was still well worth the visit but it’s a little harder to satisfy your belly and well as your eyes.
Written July 7, 2018
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CharlJN
Chorley, UK13 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
Absolutely the WORST market I have ever been to!! Selling tat and charging for it! Use cutlrey which looked like it hadn't even been wash, a used hair brush and half opened bottle of alcohol. D o not waste your time this is the worst market I have ever been to!
Written May 13, 2018
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CochraneBrussels
Caldas da Rainha, Portugal91 contributions
Sep 2011 • Friends
I have been going to this flea market since I was a little boy and it still is a great experience... I now go with my wife and friends and we still are charmed by the local bohemian feel about it. Most tourists know this market from week ends in Brussels but it goes on every day as from the early hours till noon. You used to be able to discover great quality finds and - if you were very lucky - some real antiques but those days are over. However, in the streets around the square you can still find some "real stuff" - there are many antique and interior shops around. Do have a beer in one of the local bars, if you're lucky you'll hear some of the real Marolliens (the name of the people living in that quarter of town) sing folksongs in the Brussels dialect. There are also some nice little restaurants and this makes for a great starting place on a lazy Sunday.
Written April 12, 2012
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takayukibru
Moncton, Canada136 contributions
Feb 2012 • Friends
Here it is, the place where Tintin found the Unicorn Ship! Ok, this is the story of the comic book, but it is a place where you will find a flea market like in the film!
The flea market is open every morning from 06am to 02pm and till 3pm during the week-end.
What I love in this place is that you will find a place full of local people and my advice is that you should go into a cafe. This is a place where there are plenty of authentic cafes!
The flea market is open every morning from 06am to 02pm and till 3pm during the week-end.
What I love in this place is that you will find a place full of local people and my advice is that you should go into a cafe. This is a place where there are plenty of authentic cafes!
Written February 4, 2012
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grape53
Oklahoma20 contributions
This is kind of fun. Every day, but especially on Wednesday and Sunday, there is an open-air flea market at the Place du Jeu de Balle. American flea markets are sort of grungy and boring, but THIS one is crazy-cool. I didn't want to cart stuff home, so I didn't buy anything, but I saw tons of European dust-collectors I wanted. In Europe, the flea market stuff is AWEsome -- it's like walking through a museum. The surrounding neighborhood is pretty cool, too. The streets are named for different professions. The Jeu de Balle isn't a must-see, but if you have extra time, you'll enjoy this slice-of-life spot in Brussel.
Written October 16, 2009
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TheTabascokid
Greater London, UK176 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
Don’t head here expecting to find unnoticed treasure but random oddities and gubbins from previous decades. Expect a lot of old DVDs, phones, toys, watches, cutlery and clothes, with the odd stuffed fox in between.
My day was made when I passed a stall as a young woman browsing the accordions picked up a battered old example and started to play the most evocative tunes. A lovely memory of my bird wander around Brussels.
The nearby streets have plenty of actual antique shops and bars so if you’ve had enough of the Old Masters, head here for some Old Junk.
My day was made when I passed a stall as a young woman browsing the accordions picked up a battered old example and started to play the most evocative tunes. A lovely memory of my bird wander around Brussels.
The nearby streets have plenty of actual antique shops and bars so if you’ve had enough of the Old Masters, head here for some Old Junk.
Written April 11, 2019
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cneberhard
Amsterdam, The Netherlands62 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
I visited this market with my husband and sister- and with high hopes of a fun few hours.
What I found was a lot of tat at extremely unreasonable prices.
I appreciate that the fare on the day can be different from day to day but this is a tourist trap with very few redeeming qualities.
If you are in the area and fancy a browse, go for it. But I wouldn’t expect too much.
You might be one of the lucky few to score a bargain -just don’t count on it!
What I found was a lot of tat at extremely unreasonable prices.
I appreciate that the fare on the day can be different from day to day but this is a tourist trap with very few redeeming qualities.
If you are in the area and fancy a browse, go for it. But I wouldn’t expect too much.
You might be one of the lucky few to score a bargain -just don’t count on it!
Written August 14, 2018
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lynnswales
King's Lynn, UK12 contributions
nearest metro stop
Boudin882
United Kingdom3,234 contributions
There are two Metro stops nearby.
1) Porte de Hal
2) Hotel Des Monnaies.
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