Les Puces du Canal — Local services in Lyon

If you love hunting for hidden treasures, Les Puces du Canal is a must-visit. Located just outside central Lyon in Villeurbanne, this sprawling flea market is one of the largest in France—and a paradise for vintage lovers, antique hunters, and curious browsers alike.

The atmosphere is lively and eclectic, with open-air stalls, covered areas, and charming little shops that seem to spill over with character. You’ll find everything from mid-century furniture, old books, and vintage vinyl to antique clocks, retro posters, ceramics, and quirky collectibles. Each turn feels like a trip through time.

What makes this market special is the sheer variety—some vendors are seasoned antique dealers with carefully curated selections, while others offer spontaneous bargains that reward a keen eye and a bit of digging. There’s also a great mix of food trucks and cafés, making it easy to spend a relaxed Sunday...

Avoid going there on Saturday, because most "shops" are closed. The website says it's open until 3 pm, which is simply a lie. We got there by 11.30 am on saturday and were really disappointed. It seems to be a really great place, but the management doesn't care about correct infos on opening hours. After spending one hour on public transport my wife and I called this a complete fail. In the interest of the merchants the management could also consider installing an ATM. I would rather give 1 star for our experience on Saturday, but I feel sorry for the very few really kind merchants, whom we met. This generally interesting fleamarket should really have...

While it is a little out of town (just take the T1 tramline to the very end and walk it, we found it okay) the Puces du Canal (Canal St Flea markets) were a fun day out.

On a nice day, the stalls explode out into the open areas, selling everything you could possibly imagine, all sorts of bric-a-brac, antiques, militaria, everything. Inside the halls, more established stores show their wares, which tended to be things like furniture and more expensive antiques. Most of this stuff we just browsed, but we did buy a few things as souvenirs. Haggling does work - I'm no haggler, but I tried it and was successful.

Fun. Go...