This beloved covered market, with 26 food stalls, is 1.3km southwest of the tourist office in the working-class quarter of Wazemmes. Up to 400 open-air food and other stalls (clothing, bric-a-brac and more) add to the fun on Tuesday, Thursday and especially Sunday.
Marché de Wazemmes
Lille
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