- Market
Le 08 December 2024
Historic district of the City, LimogesEvery second Sunday of the month, from 8 a.m. to 18 p.m., come and find gems at the Cité flea market. Nestled in the heart of the historic Cité district in Limoges, this flea market brings together many second-hand dealers and professional antique dealers for a day. Will you be the next one to make the deal of the century?
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The unmissable event for second-hand dealers
Les fleas de la Cité is the unmissable event of the month for bargain hunters and lovers of old objects. Antiques, vintage furniture and decor, period jewelry and clothing and many other curiosities await you on the stalls of more than 200 exhibitors.
The chips unfold all day Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 18 p.m., in on the Boulevard de la Cité, Boulevard de la Corderie, Rue de la Cité, Rue Haute Cité, Rue de la Cathédrale, Place de l'Évéché and Place Saint-Etienne (at the foot of the cathedral). This gives you time to wander around and find that rare gem!
A local institution for 40 years
Born from a family passion, the Puces de la Cité punctuate the historic district of the Cité for 40 years, thus becoming a true local institution. By 200 exhibitors, this monthly meeting is one of the most large flea markets in central France, attracting with each edition thousands of bargain hunters and curious people
Restaurants open for Flea Markets
Take a gourmet break
On site, if bargain hunting fills your stomach, you can do a gourmet break to the quick food stands (sausage-merguez sandwich, fries, Moroccan stuffed pancakes, etc.) and specialized cuisines. Near the market, you will also find some restaurants to take a break at lunchtime!
Visit the Cité district
Want a heritage or culture break?
The City's chips are installed in one of the oldest and picturesque districts of Limoges. With its cobbled streets, half-timbered houses and medieval atmosphere, the Cité district offers an enchanting setting for this unique market. Between two discoveries, you will have the opportunity to visit the majestic St. Stephen's Cathedral and stroll through the gardens of the Bishopric for a little nature break. Are you more of a cultural person? You are a stone's throw from Museum of Fine Arts and Resistance Museum.
Want a walk by the water?
Enjoy the banks of Vienna, you are there in just 15 minutes! Pass through the botanical gardens, past the Musée des Compagnons and the peaceful Rue du Rajat. His cobbled streets and winding stairs wind through the half-timbered houses and go down to the Vienne.
Want an unusual and captivating visit?
Did you know that beneath the half-timbered houses of Limoges lies a labyrinth of underground passages? Immerse yourself in the city's history as you explore on a guided tour exclusively, to underground of the Rule, a network of forgotten galleries under the old abbey. In the program :
- A journey through time to discover the history of the city and its hidden secrets
- Fascinating anecdotes on the use of underground spaces: storage, protection, etc.
- A unique architecture carved in rock
- An immersive experience in a cool (16 degrees) and mysterious setting
Practical information
Please note, accessible visit only with a guide. Guided tours are offered by the Tourist Office and the City of Art and History service.
- Price: 4 € per person
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Registration and payment required in advance at the Tourist Office or on our website
- Meeting place: Communicated after registration and payment.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
When do the City Flea Markets take place?
The chips unfold every 2nd Sunday of the month (except exceptions) all day from 8h to 18h.
Where do the City Flea Markets take place?
The Cité flea markets take place in the historic district of the Cité (or lower town) in Limoges:
- city boulevard
- boulevard de la cordonrie
- city street
- high street city
- cathedral street
- Place de l’Évéché
- Place Saint-Etienne (at the foot of the cathedral)
Where to park to get to the Cité flea market?
On the road 5-10 minutes away (parking meters):
- Wilson Place
- College Street
- Place Saint Pierre
- Public parking rue des Charseix
- Place Haute-Vienne
Paid car parks:
- Town Hall Parking – EFFIA (5min walk)
Free parking :
- Nautical base parking, rue du port du Naveix (on the banks of Vienne, 15 minutes on foot)
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