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Claude
September 17, 2020
Lille is the capital of the Hauts-de-France region in northern France, near the border with Belgium. A cultural hub and bustling university city today, it was once an important merchant center of French Flanders, and many Flemish influences remain. The historic center, Vieux Lille, is characterized by 17th-century brick town houses, cobbled pedestrian streets and the large central square, la Grande Place. Here are some of the most interesting spots in Old Town: -Hospice Comtesse The Hospice Comtesse, also called Hospice Notre Dame, dates back to the 17th century and was built in 1237 under order of Jeanne, a Countess of Flanders. The hospice became a museum in 1962, and now hosts an exposition on the social and cultural life in Lille between the 17th and the 18th centuries. The rooms’ structure, furniture, paintings and decorations have all been left intact and unchanged, so you may feel as if you’ve traveled back in time when you enter this building. There’s also a garden featuring about 30 different medicinal plants, the same kinds that were likely used when the hospice was still in use. -Vieille Bourse Lille’s old Bourse, so-called after it was replaced by the new Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is probably the most prestigious building in the entire city, named a ‘historical monument’ of France in 1921 when the Chamber closed. The old Bourse is made up of 24 identical houses around a courtyard where the main activities of the city take place, which also serves as a central meeting point of citizens and passersby. This building stands as a testimony of the great commercial and financial activity of Lille during its long history, especially in its trade competition with rivals like Anvers, Ghent and Bruges. One of the more curious highlights of the interior is a statue of Napoleon, considered protector of industry, which was erected when Napoleon III visited the Bourse in 1853. - Citadelle The Citadelle de Lille is a military fortification built in the 17th century as a defense for the city. It is also known as ‘la reine des citadelles’, the queen of military fortifications, a term coined by its own builder who was rightfully proud of the citadel’s remarkable dimensions and architectural quality. The main access to this well preserved fortress is constituted by the Porte Royale, closed through a drawbridge rack which faces the city. The Porte Dauphine was used as an emergency entrance to the fortress, and was a crucial way to bring in reinforcements and resources without enemy detection. The Citadelle is an ideal place to stroll around, especially on a sunny day when you can fully enjoy the playground, zoo, and the amusement park Les Poussins all located within the grounds. From there you can take your promenade one step further to the Bois de Boulogne, the largest green area of the city which can be found all around the Citadelle. In September, Lille hosts Europe's largest flea market. Lille is a one hour's drive from La Panne and is definitely worth a visit.
Lille is the capital of the Hauts-de-France region in northern France, near the border with Belgium. A cultural hub and bustling university city today, it was once an important merchant center of French Flanders, and many Flemish influences remain. The historic center, Vieux Lille, is characterized…
Pol
January 15, 2020
fantastic city in the north of France. only 20 km from here
Veroniek
August 6, 2022
Nice city to visit in the north of France at 35 km distance
Rene
June 27, 2022
Lille is the capital of the region. Vieux Lille (Old Lille) is full of terrasses, courtyards, beautiful pebbled streets, bijou shops, good museums and galleries and magnificent buildings with beautiful architectural features. Lille is always busy, there is always something to do.
Richard
April 3, 2015
Lille is a cool, cultural and commercial hub of a city. Great shopping, restaurants and galleries, it's also easy to park...what more could you want from a city?!
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Lille, Hauts-de-France