Lille |
Lille has been growing in popularity ever since the TGV arrived in 1993, followed a year later by Eurostar. The award of European Capital of Culture in 2004, an…
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Hôtel de Ville
Hôtel de Ville
The hub of Lille's local government, the Hôtel de Ville stands proudly in the centre of the old town, dominated by the 105-metre belfry, which you can climb in an exhausting 104 steps.
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Upcoming Events in Lille |
 | Lille Battlefields Tour 4 Apr - 12 Dec 2009; Sat only (annual) Place Rihour Some of the First World War's most important battles were fought around Ypres.… more... |
 | Christmas Market 18 Nov - 30 Dec 2009 (annual) Place Rihour Get into the festive spirit with Lille's month-long Christmas Market. The Place… more... |
 | Wine and Gastronomy Fair Feb 2010 (annual) Lille Grand Palais Discover regional products and local flavours at this friendly wine and food… more... |
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Nightlife |
Lille has an active nightlife, catering mainly for the thousands of students who live and study in the city.Bars: La Part des Anges, 50 rue de la Monnaie, has an impressive wine list, with planches (wooden boards) loaded with nibbles. Les Trois Brasseurs, 22 place de la Gare, is a big and bustling bar, and Le Moulin d'Or, 30 place du Théatre, is a popular cafe. In the rue Royale area, BD Fugue Café at number 5, is a funky comic store with a bar, while at number 18, L'Illustration is where local …
Sightseeing |
Lille is divided in two by the boulevard de la Liberté: to the north of the boulevard is charming Vieux Lille (the old town), nestled within the city's former fortifications. It is a picturesque mixture of narrow streets and cobbled squares lined with chic boutiques, and cosy cafes and restaurants. To the south is the new town with its wide streets.The old city's attractions include the 1652 Flemish styled Vieille Bourse (the textile exchange), near the place du Général de Gaulle (aka Grand'Plac…
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