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The Bitche Flea Market: 15 Editions of Bargain Hunting Under the Citadel

The Basket Club du Pays de Bitche organizes its traditional flea market at the covered market of Bitche, located on Rue General Stuhl at the foot of the famous Vauban citadel. This 15th edition confirms the event's place in the landscape of flea markets in Moselle-Est.

The Covered Market, a Strategic Location

The covered market of Bitche, a versatile infrastructure in the town center, allows for the flea market to be organized partially under cover. Exhibitors can choose between indoor pitches (3 euros/m) and outdoor stands (2.50 euros/m, minimum 3 meters). This setup guarantees the event will take place in all weather conditions.

Bitche, Citadel of the Pays de Bitche

Dominated by its Vauban citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage site as part of the Vauban fortifications, Bitche is a small town of 5,000 inhabitants with a strong character. A sub-prefecture of Moselle, it is the administrative and commercial capital of the Pays de Bitche, a vast rural area within the Vosges du Nord Regional Natural Park. Deep forests, lakes, and pink sandstone rocks characterize this unique landscape where many picturesque villages are nestled.