Grammene

Grammene is a district of Deinze. It is especially known for its annual flea market that takes place at the end of August. It is one of the largest flea markets in Belgium, and that for a village of only 306 hectares. Grammene can best be described as a rural village by the Leie and Mandel rivers, in Zandlemig-Flanders. Grammene was significant during the dioxin crisis, in which fat smelter Verkest played an important role. His company is now called Profat. The municipality of Grammene borders Gottem, Wontergem, Deinze, and Machelen on the Leie. The village has a rich history, with milestones such as the disappearance of Grammene Bridge, fat smelter Verkest being arrested, the growing success of the flea market, and the crash of a Spitfire during World War II.

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