Lonely PlanetAug 19, 2026
Guide to Lille, France
Lille is France
20 things in this story
- Louvre-LensMuseumunmissable jewel in the crown with chronological art
- Elsewhere
- September braderieFestivalLille, FranceEurope's largest flea market, engulfs the city in September
- Lille3000FestivalLille, Francecultural festival running through September in 2026
- La PiscineMuseumRoubaix, Franceformer art deco swimming baths tell textile industry story
- Palais des Beaux-ArtsMuseumLille, FranceFrance's second-largest collection after the Louvre
- Wazemmes marketMarketLille, Francebrowse on a Sunday morning for international ingredients
- Pyramides NoiresSightLoos-en-Gohelle, Francehighest slag heaps in Europe, turned over to walking trails
- Roger Salengro poolSightBéthune, Francegleaming art deco pool in Béthune
- Lille-EuropeTrain stationLille, Francemajor European railway hub
- Lille-FlandresTrain stationLille, Franceconnected to other French cities, including Paris
- La Friche GourmandRestaurantLille, Francemodern space for food
- Chez MéertRestaurantLille, Francefamed thin waffles, beloved by Charles de Gaulle
- Aux Merveilleux de FredRestaurantLille, Francelight meringues
- Vieille BourseAttractionLille, Francestock exchange with a secondhand book market
- Voix du Nord newspaper buildingSightLille, Franceimpressive art deco building
- Hello LillePlaceLille, Francecity's tourist office runs guided tours
- Villa CavroisMuseumRoubaix, Francemodernist château gives glimpse of industrialists' lifestyles
- Mama ShelterHotelLille, FranceDécouvrez Mama Shelter Lille : Boutique Hotel avec Chambres design, Restaurant & Bar et Terrace.
- Estaminet Ch’tite BrigitteRestaurantLille, Franceserves Flemish stew
- Hotel MoxyHotelLille, France
