3-Day Flea Market Tour in Brussels

Brussels ranks as one of Europe’s best capital city for flea market shopping. And to the trained eye, its streets on flea market days are literally filled with treasures. Bargain hunters, antiques dealers, collectors and other vintage enthusiasts regularly haunt Brussels’ flea markets, like gold diggers. From the Place du Jeu de Balle to the Place du Sablon, all seams are good in order to dig up a hidden gem at the flea market.

Day 1 | FridayMon - Fri: 06:00 - 14:00 | Sat - Sun: 06:00 - 15:00

Place du Jeu de Balle

The flea market at Place du Jeu de Balle, also known as the “Old Market” (the “Vieux Marché” in French), is located in the heart of the Marolles district in Brussels, and is certainly the most famous flea market in Belgium’s capital city: 450 merchants work there every day of the year – this flea market is for professional sellers only. Built in 1853, along with the nearby rue Blaes, the Place du Jeu de..

0.12 km0.07 miles

Available connections: Walk (click here for directions)

Day 1 | FridayMon - Sat: 10:00 - 17:00

The antique dealers of Rue Haute and Rue Blaes

The antiques and vintage hotspot of Rue Haute and Rue Blaes is situated in the Marolles district of old Brussels. The area was originally named after the nuns that lived there centuries ago – and locals today are still known as ‘Marolliens’. It’s a perfect place to browse, and maybe visit the famous Place du Jeu de Balle flea market. Today the streets of Rue Haute and Rue Blaes are lined with an eclectic selection of..

Lunch Break

Nearby restaurants (click here for directions)

Day 1 | Friday

End of Day 1 – Enjoy the rest of the day browsing the antique stores of the rue Blaes and rue Haute! There’s so much to see there

Day 2 | SaturdaySat: 09:00 - 17:00 | Sun: 09:00 - 14:00

Marché des Antiquaires du Sablon

For decades the premier address for fine antiques, the Place du Grand Sablon is still the site of a small weekly antiques market that sets up in jaunty red and green–striped canvas stalls. A true Aladdin’s cave for antiques enthusiasts, the Marché des Antiquaires du Sablon satisfy one’s crave for vintage decoration. Merchandises are mostly small wares of good quality but modest distinction—brass candlesticks, clocks and boxes, porcelain and silver for the table. And eventhough..

2 km1.24 miles

Available connections: Tramway | Walk (click here for directions)

Day 2 | SaturdayMon, Fri, Sat: 11:00 - 18:30

Dandelion

Located in Saint Gilles, precisely one mile away from the madness of the Rue Haute and Rue Blaes (famous for their antique shops and their pretty hefty prices…), Dandelion is without a doubt one of Brussels’ best guarded secret. Launched back in 2014, this amazing little vintage shop is the brainchild of Kim & Madeleine, two antique dealers passionate about Mid Century Modern furniture and design. Not only do they skim Belgium on a regular..

Day 2 | Saturday

End of Day 2 – Since you’re there, what about taking the rest of the day to discover some of Brussels’ landmarks, like the nearby Musée Horta? (click here for directions)

Day 3 | Sunday40 km | 25 miles

Available connections to Broc’ Antik Market: Tramway | Bus | Train (click here for directions)

Day 3 | SundaySun: 06:00 - 13:00

Broc’ Antik Market (Waterloo Flea Market)

Once located near the eponymous battlefield where French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte met its fate in 1815, the Waterloo flea market has since moved to another venue just 6 miles south from its former location. And even though this flea market is no Tongeren, it is close to Brussels, Namur, and Charleroi and well worth a look-see. Renamed Broc’ Antik Market Belgium, the Waterloo Flea Market hasn’t lost a wee bit of its former glory. Quite the contrary in..

Day 3 | Sunday

End of Day 3 – Congrats! You graduated our Brussels flea market tour, “summa cum laude”. Since you are near Waterloo, how about visiting the 1815 Memorial and Waterloo’s battlefield?

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Day 1 | FridayMon - Fri: 06:00 - 14:00 | Sat - Sun: 06:00 - 15:00