One hour from Paris, close enough to Belgium to go clubbing, Lille is small & lovely, theres plenty of history, brilliant beer & mussels.
I spent in Lille 3 months summer time - the most quiet period for the city due to students holidays.
A full tour should cover:
- the Citadel, as one of the best examples of the military architecture
- La Vieille Bourse (the old stock exchange building), a remmant of the Spanish occupation, combined with French and Flemish style
- The Grand Place, a highlight of the Lille and its Goddess, a symbol of the resistance against the Austrians
- Porte de Paris (Paris gate)
- Monnaie Street, where coins were made.
- Palais Rihour, old living place of the Dukes of Burgundy
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Old Stock Exchange
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La vieille bourse - the old stock exchange great place to trace and buy ancient books specially during la Braderie. more travel advice
Vieux Lille
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heres the charming Vieux Lille with its narrow tiny streets in one of its busiest days of the year - La braderie.. more travel advice
La braderie lilloise
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Leave your first weekend of September free... that's when Lille holds its famous Braderie, a huge outdoor trade fair... more travel advice
La Petite Cour
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Right in the heart of Vieux Lille, le thats a lovely summer spot for traditional local cuisine. Some of the best: -... more travel advice
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Comments (3)
Nice page on Lille. Looks like a great place for a weekend break.
Lille rocks. Great tips!
Hi Joanna, Nice job on this page. Unfortunately I think my clubbing days are mostly over but the town looks great. Carol and I are planning a trip to France next year...thanks for the early tour...Tom
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