One of the specialties of Olivier Bonbons, Kesselskade 55 (tel. 043/321-5526; www.olivierbonbons.nl), is a porcelain reproduction of the city's much-loved Grameer bell filled with luscious chocolates. Maison Florop, Spilstraat 2 (tel. 043/321-2155; www.florop.com), is an excellent delicatessen. A general street market takes place on Wednesday and Friday from 8am to 1pm at the Markt; a food market is held on Thursday from 2 to 8pm on Stationsstraat, as well as a flea market on Saturday from 10am to 4pm.

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