Lille

Lille

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownLille
Insee code59350
Postcode59000
Latitude50.6292500
Longitude3.0572560
Surface34.83 km²
Population234058 inhabitants
Density6720 inhabitants/km²
National labelCLOSEST TOWNS
DepartmentNordRonchin at 3 km
RegionNord-Pas-de-CalaisSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Capital of French Flanders and prefecture of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, Lille, town of art and history, is famous for its architectural heritage, its lively atmosphere and its famous flea market which takes place every year on first weekend of September.


SIGHTSEEING
  • The Grand Place, the heart of Lille animation.
  • La Vieille Bourse and its courtyard.
  • The Rihour Palace which now houses the Tourist Office.
  • The Palace of Fine Arts.
  • The Citadel Vauban.
  • The Museum of the Hospice Comtesse (paintings, tapestries, ceramics, furniture ...).
  • The Maisons Folie (Cultural Spaces).
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TransportMetro station Bois Blancs,   Metro station Bourg,   Metro station CHR B-Calmette,   Metro station CHR Oscar-Lambret,   Metro station Canteleu,   Metro station Caulier,   Metro station Cormontaigne,   Metro station Fives,   Metro station Gambetta,   Metro station Gare Lille-Europe,   Metro station Gare Lille-Flandres,   Metro station Hellemmes,   Metro station Lezennes,   Metro station Lille Grand Palais,   Metro station Mairie de Lille,   Metro station Maison des Enfants,   Metro station Marbrerie,   Metro station Mitterie,   Metro station Montebello,   Metro station Port de Lille,   Metro station Porte d'Arras,   Metro station Porte de Douai,   Metro station Porte de Valenciennes,   Metro station Porte des Postes,   Metro station Rihour,   Metro station République - Beaux-Arts,   Metro station Saint-Maurice Pellevoisin,   Metro station Saint-Philibert,   Metro station Wazemmes,   Train station of Cambrai,   Train station of Hellemmes,   Train station of Lezennes,   Train station of Lille - CHR,   Train station of Lille - Europe,   Train station of Lille - Flandres,   Train station of Lille - Porte-de-Douai,   Train station of Mont-de-Terre,   Train station of Valenciennes
Information pointsTourist Office of Lille
Leisure centresCasino of Lille,   Museum of Fine Art of Lille,   Museum of L'Hospice Comtesse,   Museum of Natural History - Géologie et Ethnographie
MonumentsBirthplace of Charles de Gaulle,   Cathedral Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille,   Chapel Notre-Dame-de-Réconciliation,   Church Saint-André,   Church Saint-Maurice,   Church Saint-Étienne,   Church Sainte-Catherine,   Church Sainte-Marie-Madeleine,   Citadel of Lille,   Collegiate Church Saint-Pierre,   Door of Dunkerque,   Door of Gand,   Door of Paris,   Door of Roubaix,   House Coilliot,   House Meert,   House of Gilles de la Boë,   Palace Rameau,   Palace Rihour,   Palace of the Beaux-arts,   Synagogue of Lille,   Town Hall of Lille
Performance hallsExhibition Park Lille Grand Palais,   Hôtel Casino Barrière,   L'Aeronef,   La Péniche,   Le Splendid,   Le Tripostal,   Maison Folie de Beaulieu - Lomme,   Maison Folie de Moulins,   Maison Folie de Wazemmes,   Opera of Lille,   Stadium of the Ormes,   Theatre Comédie Solferino,   Theatre Le Petit Jacques,   Theatre Sebastopol,   Theatre of the Nord,   Zénith Arena - Grand Palais de Lille

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Spring of the Old Stock Exchange (jazz festival) in March.
  • The Flea Market Lille: the first weekend of September.
  • Lille Comics Festival (comic festival) in November.
Detailed information
Lille street marketA big popular gathering with second-hand goods dealers and mussel and chip stands
From 31st August to 1st September 2013
PHOTOS
Old Lille
 
Republic Square
Palace of Fine Arts
 
Porte de Paris
Paris Gate
 
Porte de Paris, at the bottom the belfry
Belfry
 
monumental staircase gardens outside Paris
Porte de Paris
 
Paris Gate
Town Hall
 
Detail of the Town Hall
Place Simon Vollant
 
Old Hospital Saint-Sauveur
Old Hospital Saint-Sauveur
 
Hotel and former Hospice Ghent
Ghent Hotel and former Hospice
 
St Saviour's Church
Church of the Savior
 
Church of the Savior
Church of the Savior
 
Church of the Savior
Church of the Savior
 
Church of the Savior
Lille-Europe station (TGV)
 
Station Lille-Europe
Euralille Mall
 
Rue des Gunners
Statue Petit Quinquin
 
Wault Wharf
Wharf Wault
 
Monument - Bois de Boulogne
War Memorial
 
Porte de Roubaix
Porte de Roubaix
 
The Deule
Station Lille-Europe
 
St. Michel
Monument place Philippe Lebon
 
Noble 15th century tower
Detail Noble Tour
 
Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart
 
Sacred Heart
Palais Rameau
 
St. Maurice
St. Maurice
 
St. Maurice
St. Maurice
 
St. Maurice
St. Maurice
 
St. Maurice
St. Maurice
 
St. Maurice
St. Maurice
 
St. Maurice
St. Maurice
 
St. Maurice
St. Maurice
 
St. Maurice
St. Maurice
 
Lille, new business district - Fast Track
 
Lille, new business district Lille, new business district
Lille, new business district
 
Lille, new business district
Lille , new business district - Le Zenith
 
Lille, new business district
Administrative City
 
Lille, new business district
Lille, new business district
 
Lille, new business district - Sculpture
Old Lille
 
Old Lille
Educational farm
 
Former Hospice Comtesse
Former Hospice Comtesse
 
Former Hospice Comtesse
Former Hospice Comtesse
 
Former Hospice Comtesse
Former Hospice Comtesse
 
Lille, new business district - Casino
Lille, new business district - the Notre-Dame de la Treille Cathedral
 
Notre-Dame de la Treille
 
Notre-Dame de la Treille
Notre Casino
 
Lille, new business district -
- Casino Casino Lille, new business district -Lille Cathedral - Bell Tower
 
Notre-Dame de la Treille - Bell Tower
Notre-Dame de la Treille - Main Portal
 
Notre-Dame de la Treille - Main Portal
Notre-Dame de la Treille
 
Notre -Lille Cathedral
Notre-Dame de la Treille
 
Notre-Dame de la Treille
Notre-Dame de la Treille
 
Notre-Dame de la Treille - Sculpture
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WEATHER
Thursday 23 May
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Min. 3°C - Max. 10°C
Friday 24 May
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Min. 2°C - Max. 9°C
Saturday 25 May
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Min. 4°C - Max. 9°C
RESTAURANTS 
The Sylmar  
8.6
Lille
LOCATION - The restaurant is located on The Sylmar place Sevastopol, opposite the theater of the same name in Lille. Run by a friendly couple: a cross London and one in Paris, his cuisine...
Located in Lille35 € per person 
Saveurs de l'Inde  
8.4
Lille
Just steps from the theater in Lille Sébastopole, the Indian restaurant Taste of India opens its doors. You will discover a contemporary clean lines. And the room is black and white....
Located in Lille22 € per person 
La Villa Marrakech  
8.5
  SPECIAL OFFER
Lille
Finely spiced - Enjoy a delicious Moroccan cuisine finely spicy! Appointment in Lille La Villa Marrakech! Oriental objects - This is a richly colored décor and elegant Moroccan restaurant...
Located in Lille34 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
' Entre Cour et Jardin ' Lille Lesquin    
9.3
Lesquin
'Between Yard and Garden' is located Lesquin, in the heart of the Flanders region. This is a guest house located in an old Flemish farmhouse tastefully restored. Two original cottages...
Located 5.8 km from LilleFrom 55 € to 79 € the double room 
Le Clos des Flandres    
8.9
Erquinghem-Lys
Valerie and Hubert welcome you. In their 5 guest rooms and seminar room. A farm in green surroundings, 15 km from Lille and 40 km from Dunkirk. 4 large bedrooms suite. Comfort (tv,...
Located 17.1 km from LilleFrom 75 € to 100 € the double room 
Au relais d'artois    
8.1
Cuinchy
In a quiet and green surroundings, a farm built on 5000m², offers five houses grouped in one wing of the farm; bike rental per day.
Located 25 km from LilleFrom 55 € to 75 € the double room 

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HOTELS
Hôtel Balladins Lille Centre     
7.4
Lille
The Hotel Balladins Lille is situated in Lille city centre, directly opposite Lille Flanders train station and 500 metres from Lille-Europe station. It offers modern accommodation and...
Located in LilleRoom from 57 €
Best Western Premier Why Hotel     
9.1
Lille
Located in the heart of Lille, this design hotel offers en suite accommodations with free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception. Guests can relax on the furnished terrace with a drink from...
Located in LilleRoom from 110 €
Holiday Inn Express Lille Centre     
7.5
Lille
Located in Lille city centre, this hotel is 350 metres from Lille’s Palais des Beaux Arts. It offers en suite accommodation with a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi access. Rooms at the...
Located in LilleRoom from 81 €

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