JEU DE BALLE / VOSSEN PLEIN
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
In line with our weekly market visits, I like to start our trip, with one of my most favorite flea markets, Le Jeu de Balle' or 'Vossenplein' in Flemish. Situated in the center of the 'Marollen', a very popular and historical neighborhood, in the shadow of the impressive 'Palais de Justice', right in the hart of Brussels.
Know as a somewhat marginalized and social low class area, mainly due, to the desertion of the inner-city in the sixties, and the arrival of immigrants of the whole world,.. today it is a melt pot of a lot of nationalities offering a tremendous culture diversity. This is the real hart of 'Brussels'. The main market place, the little streets, full of antique and brocante stores, the old typical cafés and restaurants, the painted comics on the walls, the mixed international crowd, the little stands with 'snails a la Bruxelloise'...this gipsy kind, unorganized,...lovely atmosphere.
The flea market, exist since 1873. You will find everything,..from antiques, brocante, furniture, glasware, pictures, clothes,..to bric-a-brac.
If you want to feel the 'real' Brussels, just fly over for a weekend...and visit this lovely market. The market is everyday,..even sunday from 6h00 in the morning until 14h00.
Enjoyed it.
www.visitbrussels.com
If you want to feel the 'real' Brussels, just fly over for a weekend...and visit this lovely market. The market is everyday,..even sunday from 6h00 in the morning until 14h00.
Enjoyed it.
www.visitbrussels.com
You're quite right Leo. It is one of the nicest places in Brussels. The heart of the 'Marollen' has become a melting pot of creativity and some nice private projects to support some of the underpriviledged locals. I think we spent one of our nicest christmas evenings many years ago, when we joined 'Pere Walbert' and helped offering hot chocolate and sugar breads on the marketplace.
ResponderEliminarThe market is every morning till noon! On sundays you can go first to the market at the 'Gare de midi' and then you move up to the place de Jeu de balles. Don't forget to taste a home made soup and meat ball (une boulette) in one of the local pubs around the square!