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Lively Lille
Much has been done to scrub up once-industrial Lille’s grimy reputation, and to say it has succeeded would be a bigger understatement than saying the French are fond of pastries and small dogs! Lille is now a fully fashionable weekend getaway, with its large population of artsy students becoming flooded with tourists hungry for a taste of its flavourful cultural life. ... Read more »
Lille is known for its serious attitude to culture and its handsome architecture – particularly around the tastefully restored Vieux Lille. The inhabitants are equally fascinating; from the bourgeois diners crowding the mini-terraces of Rue de la Monnaie to the stone cherubs hovering about Lille’s best pastry shop on Rue Esquermoiseto some of the world’s best-dressed hawkers at the Place du Concert market. Lille is home to cultural elitism at its most endearing.
LILLE’S TOP 10
10. Marché de Wazemmes Selling everything from flowers to puppies, this market is livelier than you thought was possible on a Sunday morning. |
5. Opéra de Lille After Germany stole all the furniture in 1914, the Opéra is once again a work of neo-Classical magnificence. |
9. Musée des Beaux-Arts The elegance of the interior is almost as impressive as the works of Donatello and Rembrandt it houses. |
4. Porte de Paris One of the gates of the old Lille. Used to be known as the ‘Door of the Sick’, until the medieval marketers realised it wasn’t a great selling point… |
8. La Citadelle Pentagon-shaped and open for tours from May to August. Don’t try to enter at any other time – it’s still home to the French military. |
3. The Palais Rihour The most palatial tourist information centre in the world! |
7. Cathédrale Notre Dame de la Treille Blame a 12th century statue of the Virgin Mary for the awkwardly protracted name. |
2. Place du Générale-de-Gaulle Lille’s main square, with a heap of historic houses. Known locally as the ‘Grand Palace’. |
6. The Chamber of Commerce The economic symbol of Lille is one of the sweetest fruits of the city’s industrial background, and really flaunts its beauty after dark. |
1. La Vieille Bourse A prime example of Flemish architecture, the inner courtyard’s second-hand bookstalls is a bookworm’s paradise. |
LILLE EVENTS
Anyone can grab a corner of pavement and play hawker at the huge Grande Braderie Flea Market. Or simply enjoy haggling for a bunch of stuff you don’t really need.
Chalice Sound System hosts monthly reggae events that are well worth checking out even if you’re not a fan of the purple haze.
Nurture your inner voyeur and peek inside the homes of politicians during Lille’s Heritage Days in September. Buildings usually closed to the public open their doors for free.
The Foire aux Manèges Funfair comes to town in August and September.
Nobody leaves hungry from November’s Envies Culinaires. Barely anyone leaves sober, either.
WHEN TO GO
- Lille has a temperate climate, with warm summers and mild winters.
- Rainfall is above average, so pack something with a hood if you don’t mesh well with moisture.
- Summer is the most pleasant time to visit, with temperatures hovering around 23ºC (73ºF).
GETTING AROUND
- It only takes about 15 minutes to walk across Lille, but because the streets are so small you can spend days walking around without seeing the same one twice.
- The VAL automated subway is an impressive ride. Buy a €1 ticket just to say you’ve done it.
- This is one of the few places in Europe where taxis aren’t as prevalent as people. Take the hint and use your feet.
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1 Stars$53
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110 Rue Du Grand But Lille FR-59160
Providing practical accommodations, Mister Bed Lille Lomme is suitable for travellers who want a simple and relaxing p... More hotel details
$78
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271 Avenue Willy Brandt Lille FR-59777
Offering pleasant accommodation, this property provides an atmosphere of being at home while away from home... More hotel details
Comfort Hotel Lille Roubaix
2 Stars$88
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320 Boulevard Gambetta Tourcoing Lille FR-59200
Enjoy the quality accommodation and modern amenities in a friendly and hospitable environment of Comfort Hotel Lille R... More hotel details
$134
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28 Rue Anatole France Lille FR-59800
Being an oasis of calmness, the Comfort Hotel Opera Lille Centre is an appropriate venue for a splendid vacation with ... More hotel details
$74
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ZAC Ravennes Les Francs Rue Becquerel Bondues FR-59910
Featuring excellent accommodation, the Comfort Inn Hotel Lille is a perfect destination for discerning travellers visi... More hotel details
$85
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56 Avenue Leon Blum Mons en Baroeul FR-59370
Offering comfortable accommodation and convenient facilities, the Comfort Inn Hotel Mons En Baroeul provides you with ... More hotel details
Europe Hotel Lille
2 Stars$83
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Avenue Le Corbusier Euralille FR-59777
Setting the arena for unrivalled extravagance and unforgettable pleasure, Europe Hotel Lille is the perfect place for ... More hotel details
$89
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13 Place De La Gare Lille 59000
Flandre Angleterre Hotel Lille is an ideal place for leisure and business stay. This hotel is situated in the centre o... More hotel details
$93
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53-57 Rue Christophe Colomb Lille FR-59800
Offering cosy accommodation and quality services, this property is an ideal place for a pleasant and enjoyable stay... More hotel details
Kyriad Hotel Lomme
2 Stars$108
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110 rue du Grand But Lomme Lille FR-59160
Presenting all the necessary amenities for work and leisure, the Kyriad Hotel Lomme is the ideal point to reside while... More hotel details
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