Activities for Lille
Euralille
Lille may be Capital of Culture, but it's long been a capital of shopping! Indulge in some retail therapy at… Read More
Euralille
Lille may be Capital of Culture, but it's long been a capital of shopping! Indulge in some retail therapy at one of the largest shopping centres in Northern France.
Guided Tour of Lille
From Grand'Place to the Palais Rihour, discover the architectural heritage of Europe's Capital of Culture (2004) with guides from Lille… Read More
Guided Tour of Lille
From Grand'Place to the Palais Rihour, discover the architectural heritage of Europe's Capital of Culture (2004) with guides from Lille Tourist Office.A few of the places you may visit are: Old Lille, Euralille, the Fine Arts Museum, Charles de Gaulle's Birthplace and Museum, the Citadel, Panoramic bus tours, the Juniper Route, Wednesdays at the Opera, Museum of Art and Industry in Roubaix, the Flanders Textile Museum, the Mandarine Napoleon Estate, etc.
La Gaufre du Pays Flamand
An old fashioned waffle-maker where each visitor leaves with a packet of brown sugar or violet waffles. The visit also… Read More
La Gaufre du Pays Flamand
An old fashioned waffle-maker where each visitor leaves with a packet of brown sugar or violet waffles. The visit also includes a demonstration of waffle making and tasting... an ideal visit for those with a sweet tooth!
Lille Christmas Market
Lille is the perfect place to experience the authentic and magical atmosphere of a traditional Christmas market. The city hosts… Read More
Lille Christmas Market
Lille is the perfect place to experience the authentic and magical atmosphere of a traditional Christmas market. The city hosts one of the most famous markets with over 50 stalls selling traditional and regional crafts, cuisine and gifts... and don't miss the Big Wheel!
P&J Calais
Before you return home, make sure you stop at P&J Calais, to stock up on handmade Belgian chocolates!Chocolate workshops and… Read More
P&J Calais
Before you return home, make sure you stop at P&J Calais, to stock up on handmade Belgian chocolates!Chocolate workshops and demonstrations also available.
Shopping in Lille
From its rich merchant past Lille has retained a real commercial tradition. Here, shopping is a reflection of the northern… Read More
Shopping in Lille
From its rich merchant past Lille has retained a real commercial tradition. Here, shopping is a reflection of the northern towns: lively and friendly. Each district has its own special features and the variety of shops is enough to satisfy every budget and every desire.With its narrow, cobblestone streets lined with lovely Flemish houses, Old Lille is the ideal place to find great names in luxury goods, fashion and design. There are plenty of antique shops, art galleries and a pleasant market at the Place du Concert every Sunday morning.In the centre and pedestrian streets, you’ll find the department stores and international chain stores. On the Grand Place, the Furet du Nord is one of the biggest bookshops in Europe!In the train station district the Euralille shopping centre, designed by Jean Nouvel, houses a hundred shops, restaurants and a hypermarket beneath its futuristic lines.The multi-ethnic Wazemmes area is a place to come bargain hunting in the bazaars and discount shops in the Rue Gambetta district. On the Place de la Nouvelle Aventure you’ll find flavours from all over the world at the large, bustling Sunday morning market.In the Lille Sud district Rue du Faubourg des Postes has become the Faubourg des Modes (fashion district). At the heart of a district in the midst of a revival, young designers create and sell their own collections from 18 shop-workshops.Lille is so ‘switched on’ to retail therapy it even offers a free guide to shopping from the tourist office!
Lille Zoo
The Citadelle Park, Lille's largest and most visited, park brings a breath of fresh air to the city. Encircled by… Read More
Lille Zoo
The Citadelle Park, Lille's largest and most visited, park brings a breath of fresh air to the city. Encircled by the Deûle canal, the park includes the Bois de Boulogne Woods (which surround the ramparts of Vauban's Citadel) and the Zoo.The Zoo houses approximately 400 animals with around 80 different species including; monkeys, zebras, panthers, rare birds, etc.
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