Flea Market Finds: Hotels for the Braderie de Lille

“During the first weekend of September, two million enthusiastic bargain-hunters descend on the city of Lille for Europe’s largest flea market in the hope of picking up something unique, interesting or downright unusual. The Braderie de Lille, as it’s known, dates back to the 12th century, and is a charming medley of antiques, vintage clothing and culinary treats – if you’re in town to pick up something special, these five hotels are all within walking distance of the action – all 100 kilometres of it.

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L’Hermitage Gantois, Autograph Collection, Lille
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In the heart of the historic centre of Lille, the five-star L’Hermitage Gantois, Autograph Collection is close to many of the city’s main attractions, including the Palace of Fine Arts and the Natural History Museum. If the hustle and bustle of the Braderie de Lille gets too much, escape back into the calm surrounds of this design-orientated hotel and relax, whether it’s in the pool or sauna, or in one the two fine dining restaurants, including the Brasserie, where the focus is on local cuisine and beers from the region.

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Clarence Hotel, Lille
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Occupying an elegant townhouse, the Clarence Hotel Lille combines traditional architecture with contemporary design to create a five-star boutique hotel experience in the centre of Lille’s Old Town. With the Braderie de Lille taking place right outside the front door, the Clarence Hotel offers some beautiful spaces in which to kick back and relax. This includes ‘Le Jardin de Clarence’, the hotel’s own private green oasis with an orchard, beehives and vegetable garden that supplies its own restaurant with organic fruit, vegetables and herbs.

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Best Western Premier Why Hotel, Lille
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Close to both Lille’s Old Town and the heart of the Braderie de Lille, as well as the main train station and attractions including the Citadelle and the Natural History Museum, the Best Western Premier Why Hotel is a contemporary four-star design hotel occupying a striking, futuristic building. Once you’ve explored the many stands and stalls of the flea market, relax in the hotel’s lounge or take your time over a meal in its restaurant where the emphasis is on regional and seasonal specialities.

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Hotel l’Arbre Voyageur BW Premier Collection, Lille
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On Boulevard Carnot, in the historic old centre of Lille, the Hotel l’Arbre Voyageur BW Premier Collection is perfectly located for the Braderie de Lille and other city landmarks, including the Opera House and Lille Cathedral. The hotel offers you a number of drinking and dining options, including the Ma Reine restaurant, with its menu of authentic regional cuisine, and a chic café and bakery where you can treat yourself to a glass of fine wine or champagne.

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Appart’City Lille – Grand Palais, Lille
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Just a short walk from the Old Town and the main streets of the Braderie de Lille, the Appart’City Lille – Grand Palais offers stylish accommodation and a buffet breakfast each morning. The studios and apartments also come complete with a kitchen, meaning once you’ve picked up the perfect mix of ingredients from the Braderie de Lille market, you can head back and cook up a storm. The area around the Grand Palais cultural centre is also packed with bars and restaurants to explore.

Have a look at our hotels in Lille page for more options.”