TRAVELRAGS

Louvre-Lens

Museum·LensRecommended by 2 publications
Louvre-Lens
Photo: louvrelens.fr
“The Louvre-Lens is an art museum located in Lens, France, approximately 200 kilometers north of Paris. It displays objects from the collections of the Musée du Louvre that are lent to the gallery on a medium- or long-term basis. The Louvre-Lens annex is part of an effort to provide access to French…”
— Wikipedia
Visit the official site →

In the coverage2 stories

Lonely PlanetAug 19

Guide to Lille, France

Lille is France

unmissable jewel in the crown with chronological art

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
Read the full piece at Lonely Planet →

The New York TimesOct 13, 2025

Looking for a Day Trip From Paris? Try Lens.

The city, once a mining center, has an outpost of the Louvre that claims “the architectural creativity of the Guggenheim and a collection worthy of the Met.” It’s an easy train ride from Paris.

Modern art museum with parent museum's artworks.

4 things in this story
  • Louvre-LensMuseumModern art museum with parent museum's artworks.
  • Elsewhere
  • Chartres CathedralSightChartres, FranceDedicated in honour of the Virgin Mary, it was mostly constructed between 1194 and 1220.
  • Fontainebleau ChâteauSightFontainebleau, FranceChâteau de Fontainebleau | official site.
  • Monet’s houseSightGiverny, FranceClaude Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny are the second most visited tourist attraction in Normandy, France, and…
Read the full piece at The New York Times →
↑↓ to navigate · Enter to open · Esc to close