Strike a deal on hotels in Lille
If you can't make the Braderie, though, you can find unusual deals in this city year-round. The narrow, atmospheric streets of the Old Town are full of fine art and quirky antiques stores, as well as great designer boutiques.
For truly priceless art, there's the grand Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lille, which has a collection that includes Delacroix, Corot and David.
Of course, if you've got an eye for the finer things, you'll enjoy browsing through our lovely Lille hotels ... And you won't have to pawn your dad's Toby jugs to afford one... take a peek.