Marché aux puces de la ducasse de Gosnay

Flea market in the mining town

The Cité des Champs Brûlés, a former workers' housing estate in the municipality of Gosnay, hosts the ducasse flea market. In the streets of this brick town, exhibitors unpack crockery, trinkets, toys, clothes, and everyday objects. The atmosphere is that of a neighborhood festival, with fairground rides, music, and nearby food stalls.

Gosnay, between Chartreuse and slag heap

Gosnay is known for its Chartreuse du Val-Saint-Esprit, a medieval building that has become a hotel. The town, near Béthune, combines religious heritage and mining legacy. The ducasse and its flea market perpetuate a popular tradition deeply rooted in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region.