Being so close to Belgium, the Flemish influence here is undeniable. You can see it in all the picturesque streets of Lille's old town.
The Vieille Bourse in Lille is the former building of the Lille Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The Citadel of Lille is a pentagonal citadel of the city wall of Lille, in France. It was built between 1667-1670.
One of the busiest place in Lille. This vibrant square lined with beautiful buildings and lively cafés is a truly fun place to be.
The Église Saint-Maurice is a church on rue de Paris, in the historic centre of Lille, northern France.
The Opéra de Lille is a neo-classical opera house, built from 1907 to 1913 and officially inaugurated in 1923.
Behind the limestone facade of this Baroque Parish church, there is a highly decorated interior truly worth seeing. It has amazing frescoes!
The jardin des plantes de Lille is a municipal botanical garden located on the rue du Jardin des plantes, Lille, Nord, Nord-Pas-de-Calais,…
An imposing building with the facade surmounted by two pinnacles. Its architecture is a blend of tradition and oriental style - really worth…
The main shopping street of Lille. It features fashion stores, souvenirs shops and lots of opportunities to window shop.
Lille-Saint-Sauveur is a former goods station of Lille with some of the buildings has been converted into recreational areas and exhibition…
The Musée d'Histoire Naturelle de Lille, or Lille Natural History Museum, was founded in 1822.
The Château du Vert-Bois is a historic château in Bondues, Nord, France. It was completed in 1777.
This former city gate with three arcades dates back to 1617. Each side is different - one is decorated with motifs and the other is quite…
Villa Cavrois in Croix is a large modernist mansion built in 1932 by French architect Robert Mallet-Stevens for Paul Cavrois, an…
Relax under the chestnut and lime trees in this floral garden. The park is famous for its red gates, great playground and lots of greenery.
The Château du Sart is a château in the Sart-Babylone quarter of Villeneuve d'Ascq, the Nord department of France.
The oldest fortified building in Lille - this tower is the last vestige of the medieval fortifications of the city. Worth seeing!
A public garden with giant, modern statues covered in vines to mark the dominance of nature here. Come for a nice walk in this green area.
Also called Fort du Réduit, this is an ancient fort with a historic chapel from 1674. Its facade is decorated with an allegorical motif.
The Galeries Lafayette is an upmarket French department store chain. Its flagship store is on Boulevard Haussmann in the 9th arrondissement…