KACHEN #28 (Autumn 2021) English Edition

ADVERTORIAL
FOUR MARKETS IN
Did you know that you can shop at four different markets in Luxembourg City? In addition to the
famous market in the city centre, located at the Place Emile Hamilius, three other markets can
be found in Bonnevoie, the Gare district and on the Glacis square.
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Every Wednesday and Saturday morning, from
7:30 am – 2 pm, fruit and vegetable sellers, butchers,
poultry vendors, bakers and florists come together
to sell their wares in the pedestrianised streets
around the redesigned Emile Hamilius square.
Sylvie Clees, owner of “Biohaff Clees,” has been
selling her organic fruits and vegetables for 12 years.
“We regularly have new customers come along who
are only just discovering the market’s existence. And
yet it’s one of the best known! Since the market set
up shop at Hamilius, people working in and around
town have been coming along to pick up fresh food
for their lunch break,” she says.
This market has gained new popularity since the
onset of the global health crisis, explains Jeff Burg,
a local butcher. In addition to his stall at the market,
he is also the head of the Lëtzebuerger Maarteverband.
“Shopping locally has become a top priority,
and that’s exactly what our market is all about! With
more people working from home, our customers can
allocate their time differently, and thus pop down to
the market to do some shopping or for a change of
scene, all in the fresh and open air.”
From March to November, this monthly rendezvous
takes place every 3rd Sunday, except for
August, and offers more than just a regular
market. It’s a meeting place for its regulars, for
window shoppers, tourists, brokers and for families.
A highly eclectic selection of products makes
it a market not to be missed, with ample possibilities
to wander, sample local produce and enjoy a
lovely Sunday outside.
In addition to the food stalls, there are also
amusement rides to delight the little ones, as well as
antique shops, a drinks stand and textile stalls, such
as that of Laure Faber, founder of WoolINSPIRES.
“I have been coming to this market for three
years. Sundays are ideal to ensure the largest
number of people can attend. It’s also a great
place to meet my customers, who like to peruse
my selection of wools and ask for my advice. My
customers come from as far away as Arlon, or
even Nancy for the occasion.”
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