Update: For the 2010 edition read: The Paquis fleamarket 2010 in danger

Flea market at the Paquis, the time of the year to buy and sell to your heart's content

Geneva, Switzerland – The mother of all neighborhood flea markets is back, or better said, never went away. That’s right, we are talking about the Paquis flea market. Previously in New To Geneva? Me Too, we mentioned the famous Fetes de Rues, also known as the La Ville est a Vous and how this year these parties did not include the ever so big and notorious Paquis event.

The Paquis flea market will be taking place after all on 19 and 20 September but not under the City banner of La Ville est a vous but under the name: La Rue est a vous.

According to the organizers, the Paquis community center, 20 thousand people are expected to attend this mega party and flea market in the City of Geneva. La Rue est a Vous is the predecessor of La Ville est a Vous and so each year they throw their own party, thus its notable absence in the promotional flyers distributed by the City.

In Paquis, “the street belongs to you,” while “the City belongs to you” in all of the other neighborhoods.

Semantics apart, the Paquis fetes have been taking place since 1992 and the organizing committee obtained recognition as an official organization in 2003.

The fetes in Paquis have been characterized by loads of music, theater and other performing arts as well as children’s activities.

Those wanting to set up a stand can do so by showing up early and setting up within the established boundaries. The rules are the same: you cannot sell food unless you register to take a health department two-hour class; no more than two identical items for sale; and only non-professionals are authorized to sell (ie no caravans of fake Rolex vendors).

Of course there are exceptions to the rule but you will need to contact the organization directly for further information.

See you at Paquis!

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