Puces du Parking Avenue de Lahr à Dole

The flea market of May 8th in Dole

The parking lot on Avenue de Lahr, one of the largest public spaces in Dole, hosts an outdoor flea market and car boot sale every May 8th. This event, which has become a traditional fixture for the public holiday, attracts bargain hunters from Grand Dole and the surrounding areas for a friendly day of flea marketing.

A strategic location

Avenue de Lahr, named after the German twin city of Dole, runs along the banks of the Doubs in close proximity to the historic center. Its vast parking lot is perfectly suited for organizing flea markets, with easy car access and a central location. Sellers set up their stalls on the asphalt, offering visitors a wide selection of second-hand items.

The spirit of the flea market

This flea market embodies the typical atmosphere of outdoor flea markets: experienced bargain hunters sifting through boxes from the early hours, families strolling between the stalls, and lively discussions about prices. Antique tableware, used books, vintage clothing, toys, vinyl records, garden tools, and trinkets of all kinds make up the eclectic offerings of this day.

Dole, a city of art and history

Former capital of Franche-Comté and birthplace of Louis Pasteur, Dole is a city of character labeled "City of Art and History". Take advantage of your visit to the flea market to discover the Notre-Dame collegiate church, the medieval streets of old Dole, the banks of the Tanneurs canal, and the birthplace of Pasteur, all within walking distance of the Avenue de Lahr parking lot.