Lille Travel Information
A lively blend of ancient and modern, Lille is one of France's best kept
secrets, with delightful Old Town of cobbled streets, flamboyant facades
and exuberant Flemish architecture.
Lille, France
Lille is an ideal short break choice and now is the time to discover it!
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Lille Travel and
Eurostar Information
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Getting There
By Eurostar Services arrive/depart Lille Europe station in the Eurolille complex.
Getting Around
The old town is partly pedestrianised so is easily accessible and can be
best appreciated on foot.
There is also a Metro system.
Must See
View the birthplace of D'Artagnan, of the Three Musketeers fame, who was
once governor.
The Fine Arts Museum houses one of the finest collections in Europe.
D'Artagnan of the Three Musketeers - Once governor of Lille
Must Do
The belfry of the Nouvelle Bourse offers spectacular views - if you can
climb the 104 steps!
Outside the Citadel's walls you'll find the Bois de Boulogne park and
its memorial to one of Lille's most famous sons, General de Gaulle.
The shops are a bargain hunter's paradise. Lille offers excellent
shopping with many fine boutiques as well as larger department stores.
To Relax
There are several theatres and an Opera House as well as the new
Euralille Complex.
As Lille is a university city, there's a thriving nightlife with
numerous restaurants and bars>
Relax in one of the numerous cafes and sip some of the Flemish beers for
which the area is famous.
Weather
Daily average temperatures in Lille (Approx) 'C
JAN 5 FEB 6 MAR 9
APR 13 MAY 17 JUN
20 JUL 22 AUG 22 SEP 19 OCT
14 NOV 9 DEC 6
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Flights
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Lille Highlights
> Just 2 hours by Eurostar from Waterloo
Take a short ride on Eurostar to Lille
> Visit the Christmas markets in Lille for a great shopping
experience
> The metro system is one of the most advanced in Europe
> Visit the museum of Modern Art and Museum of Fine Arts
> Be tempted by the mouth watering pastries
> Don't forget Euralille for fantastic shopping
> The town is full of beautiful old Flemish houses, narrow cobbled
streets and some charming examples of Art Deco
> Just a short stroll from the centre of town is the star shaped
Citadel designed by Vauban
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