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The funfair takes place on various squares in the city centre.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Mouscron station (distance 1.2 km)

- by bus - bus stop Grand-Place/Grote Markt

By car:

- Venue: City centre

Car park:

- Les Arts multi-storey car

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