Lonely PlanetAug 19
Guide to Lille, France
Lille is France
France's second-largest collection after the Louvre
20 things in this story
- September braderieFestivalEurope's largest flea market, engulfs the city in September
- Lille3000Festivalcultural festival running through September in 2026
- Palais des Beaux-ArtsMuseumFrance's second-largest collection after the Louvre
- Wazemmes marketMarketbrowse on a Sunday morning for international ingredients
- Lille-EuropeTrain stationmajor European railway hub
- Lille-FlandresTrain stationconnected to other French cities, including Paris
- La Friche GourmandRestaurantmodern space for food
- Chez MéertRestaurantfamed thin waffles, beloved by Charles de Gaulle
- Aux Merveilleux de FredRestaurantlight meringues
- Vieille BourseAttractionstock exchange with a secondhand book market
- Voix du Nord newspaper buildingSightimpressive art deco building
- Hello LillePlacecity's tourist office runs guided tours
- Mama ShelterHotelDécouvrez Mama Shelter Lille : Boutique Hotel avec Chambres design, Restaurant & Bar et Terrace.
- Estaminet Ch’tite BrigitteRestaurantserves Flemish stew
- Hotel MoxyHotel
- Elsewhere
- Louvre-LensMuseumLens, Franceunmissable jewel in the crown with chronological art
- La PiscineMuseumRoubaix, Franceformer art deco swimming baths tell textile industry story
- Pyramides NoiresSightLoos-en-Gohelle, Francehighest slag heaps in Europe, turned over to walking trails
- Roger Salengro poolSightBéthune, Francegleaming art deco pool in Béthune
- Villa CavroisMuseumRoubaix, Francemodernist château gives glimpse of industrialists' lifestyles