This weekend saw the massive flea market that takes place every year in Lille.
Known as "La Braderie", it is quite simply a monumental event - I have never seen or experienced anything quite like it! Street upon street is literally dripping in vendors offering everything from the bathroom sink to a can of baked beans.
Having just got back, here are some pictures from La Braderie 2010!
(for some reason, my photos are in reverse order, but enjoy them anyway!)
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| There is one menu this weekend - piles and piles of them! |
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| As you can tell - I like signs! |
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| Early Sunday morning - about 7am. Only way to beat the crowds. |
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| Looking for a tailors dummy? I've got five! |
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| Surely worth buying simply to get about - its so huge! |
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| When in Rome... ;) |
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| Photo was taken about 9.30pm - selling still goes on. |
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| Taken about 9pm - the market almost becomes a carnival |
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| Spot the word! |
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| Spot of site seeing! |
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| So busy - it was quite hard to see the stands! |
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| This photo was taken on a quiet street! |
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| This button seller had travelled from Paris. |
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| Happy memories! |
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| Typical market items for sale |
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| Breakfast comes in many forms! |
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| Early Saturday morning - we're off and running! |
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