If you live in Lille and are a fan of antiques, you are probably familiar with Antiquités Le Village. This antique mall is is considered a small paradise for collectors and bargain hunters alike and is well worth a visit if you happen to be visiting Northern France or Belgium. With about 30 independent dealers under one roof, there is a great variety of goods for sale. Spread over 3000 square meters (32000 sqft), this antique market never feels too crowded and is always a pleasure to stroll around.
Antiquités Le Village has something for everyone, from the most fashionable to the most curious. Each vendor who trades here clearly has their own preference, and the display area is set up in such a way that it is easy to tell where one vendor's wares end and another's begin. This is a very friendly and welcoming store, with an atmosphere much more akin to a flea market than a conventional store. If you have any questions about the items on display, do not hesitate to ask any of the vendors or staff in the store. They will be happy to share any information they have on a particular item of interest.
Most of the time, you know you are in the right place when you arrive at Antiquités Le Village, as the items spill out of the front entrance and the displays begin right outside. It is such a fantastic sight to be greeted with! Visitors will find musical instruments, antique and retro furniture, vintage toys from the 50's, 60's and 70's, clocks, lamps, statues, posters, artwork, carvings, movie memorabilia, chinaware and even a vintage car or two.
If shoppers need a few moments to revel in the nostalgia inspired by a walk around Antiquités Le Village, luckily there is a cafe on site. With such reasonable pricing and plenty of available parking, the tricky thing when shopping here is to not bring every item that catches your eye home with you.
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