Brocante is a flea market in Bruges. It is a gathering place for both Belgians and numerous tourists. The reason is simple - it is there that everyone will be able not only to admire incredibly amazing things, but also to become their master. You don't need to take a lot of money on a “brokant” - it resembles a historical museum, where you can enjoy walking through the stalls and chatting with talkative sellers.
Flea market on the banks of the Dijver Canal
Vintage and antiques are collected at this flea market: its visitors will be able to become owners of all kinds of antique irons, boxes, suitcases, bags, masks, porcelain crafts, lace, keys and locks, chests, figurines and figurines, jugs, vases, jewelry, tin and glass jars, posters and postcards, plates, cups and glasses, candlesticks, dolls and cars, bells, paintings, clocks, handmade soap … and the middle of the last century.
Near the flea market, you will be able to find a pavilion where, if necessary, you can buy a drink and a snack (in hot weather, fried sausages and Belgian beer will come in handy).
The market operates from March 15 to November 15 on Sundays and Saturdays from 10:00 to 18:00; You can get to the market by buses No. 11, 91 and 1.
Antiques
Those wishing to view the assortment of antique shops should look into “Angelo’s Antiques” (the store specializes in silverware and making up collections) or “Chronos Antique Gallery” (here collectors will be offered to acquire antique watches).
Shopping in Bruges
For those wishing to go shopping, the site located between the Grote Markt and the city gate is suitable. This is a whole chain of shopping streets, which include Mariastraat, Geldmunstraat, Simon Stevinplein, Smedenstraat, Langestraat, Steenstraat, Noordzandstraat, Vlamingstraat.
Guests of Bruges are advised to visit the Rococo store (Wollestraat, 9) - both tourists and collectors will find things to their liking, since the store specializes in the sale of lace products with Flemish motives of varying degrees of complexity, including antique lace. Do not miss the opportunity to go up to the 2nd floor of the store, where a small museum is open (a repository of collections of old patterns, tools and records on the technique of weaving lace).
In addition to lace from Bruges, you can take barrels with foamy contents and beer glasses (for the purchase you should go to the beer store “2be”), chocolate (chocolate masterpieces are sold in “Dumon Chocolatier”, “Stef's”, “Chocolatier Van Oost” and other stores), diamonds (for inspiration, visit the Diamond Museum - here they will offer to purchase unique certified diamonds).
