Routey

Brussels

1 day

5 stops

6.3 hours

All Season

116

ABOUT THIS TRAIL

To escape from the boring routine of going to the supermarket (especially while traveling), there's nothing better than strolling through a street market. Therefore, this tour proposes a few open-air markets, steets markets and flea fairs that take place in the center of Brussels.

Time to discover a new way of shopping !

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POINTS

Market of the Saint-Catherine Square

Craft market of the Agora roundabout

Antique market at Grand Sablon

Flea market of the Jeu de Balle Square

Market of Midi

Justine Pierret Follow

19 y.o, Belgian student passionate about traveling and getting to know the world.

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<<Market of the Saint-Catherine Square>>

Stop 1

45 minutes

Sint-Katelijneplein 45 Brussels Belgium

Description: This very small market is located at the bottom of the Sainte-Catherine cathedral. The traders are engaged in fighting for a more organic agriculture. So, if you want to avoid pesticides and chemicals in your food, Sainte-Catherine's market is a place for you !

Wednesday: 07:30 - 15:00

<<Craft market of the Agora roundabout>>

Stop 2

60 minutes

Rond-point Agora 1000 Bruxelles Brussels Belgium

Description: The market was created in the 80's by a couple of craftworkers. Today, the city of Brussels decided to pursue this tradition and honnor the creativity of its traders. You can find glass or paper jewelry, handmade, candles, sculptures, spontaneous portraits of pedestrians, caricatures, etc.

Sunday: 10:00 - 19:00
Friday: 11:00 - 19:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 19:00

<<Antique market at Grand Sablon>>

Stop 3

60 minutes

Place du Grand Sablon Brussels Belgium

Description: This antique market is made of several stalls kept by the 17 pioneers of this exhibition and was the FIRST antique market of Europe to see the light of the day. If you're willing to travel through time, you won't be disappointed. Old books, ancient paintings and objects of all kind, even if you're not looking for something to buy, it's worth the visit !

Sunday: 09:00 - 15:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00

<<Flea market of the Jeu de Balle Square>>

Stop 4

90 minutes

Place du Jeu de Balle 1000 Bruxelles Brussels Belgium

Description: The flea market of Jeu de Balle square took place for the first time in 1873. If you're looking for food, this is not the right place for you. On the other hand, if old furnitures, cuttery, bikes, and basically anything you could ever imagine is your cup of tea, welcome to your paradise ! The market's owners pay attention to their environmental impact and are very engaged in recycling, which is why the traders are willing to sell these amazing ancient objects and don't simply throw them away.

Sunday: 07:00 - 15:00
Monday: 07:00 - 14:00
Tuesday: 07:00 - 14:00
Wednesday: 07:00 - 14:00
Thursday: 07:00 - 14:00
Friday: 07:00 - 14:00
Saturday: 07:00 - 15:00

<<Market of Midi>>

Stop 5

120 minutes

All Season

R20 66 Brussels Belgium

Description: The market of Midi is the biggest market in Belgium and the third biggest in Europe. Not bad, huh? Definitely the best place in town to find fresh fruits, veggies and plants as well as spicies, cheeses, fishes and even any kind of textile. And guess what: everything you'll find there is way cheaper than at a regular supermarket !

Sunday: 07:00 - 13:00