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Lille Grand Square
You can learn about the history of Lille when you stop by Lille Grand Square. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Rihour Square
You can learn about the history of Lille when you stop by Rihour Square. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this trendy area.
Le Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Le Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille during your trip to Lille. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Old Stock Exchange
You can learn about the history of Lille when you stop by Old Stock Exchange. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Porte de Paris
You can find out about the history of Lille with a trip to Porte de Paris. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Opera House
You can get tickets for a performance at Opera House on your trip to Lille. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Lille Driving Tour by Convertible Citroen 2CV
Vieux Lille 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour
Lille: 24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Center
Lille Centre Ville
Art galleries, museums, and historic sites highlight some notable features of Lille Centre Ville. Make a stop by Porte de Paris or Le Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Mairie de Lille Station or Rihour Station to get around town.
Vauban Esquermes
The bars and zoo are just a few things visitors like about Vauban Esquermes. Citadel of Lille and Zoo Lille are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Port de Lille Station or Cormontaigne Station to get around the larger area.
Old Lille
Shopping, historic sites, and restaurants are just a few things travelers enjoy about Old Lille. Check out Le Musée de la Maison Natale de Charles de Gaulle or Lille Cathedral while you're exploring the area.
Wazemmes
The restaurants and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Wazemmes. Braderie Lille and Theater Sebastopol are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Wazemmes Station or Gambetta Station to get around the larger area.
Vauban - Wazemmes
Vauban - Wazemmes is a destination travelers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at Wazemmes Station or Gambetta Station to explore sights like Braderie Lille.
Lille-Moulins
Appreciated for its restaurants and gardens, you might consider exploring Lille-Moulins. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Jardin des Plantes de Lille, and jump on the metro at Porte d'Arras Station or Porte de Douai Station to get around the city.