The markets here in Belgium (and I’m assuming most countries in europe) are really great. Each town, no matter how small or large, has a market. Most markets have cheese, meat, flowers, fruit and vegetables, etc. There are also some that are flea markets, or brocantes. I could have fresh bread and cheese every day of the week if i want to.

A couple of weeks ago I took my camera and went into town to the flower market. The town is called Mons which means hill in french. I decided to park at the bottom and make my way up the hill.

The building in the center is the local collegial. It would be a cathedral but it doesn’t have a bishop. Here are a couple of other pictures of the collegial:

and I of course snapped a picture of the beer truck parked in the rear of the church

the next picture is a spanish-architect building. It was built in the 1500s.

and finally I arrive at the Grand Place where he flower market lives. The fresh flowers here are amazing and so very affordable. I can spend $5 and come home with a beautiful bouquet each week. Apparently this market is year round as well! Most people who know me know that I love fresh flowers so this is a great thing!

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