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What to do in Lille
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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.
Lille Grand Palais
Learn about the events happening at Lille Grand Palais during your trip to Lille. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
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 walkable 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.
Citadel of Lille
Learn about the local history of Lille when you take a trip to Citadel of Lille. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Porte de Paris
You can find out about the history of Lille with a trip to Porte de Paris. While in this trendy 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 trendy area.
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 trendy area.
Pierre Mauroy Stadium
You can take time to visit Pierre Mauroy Stadium during your travels to Villeneuve-d'Ascq. Check out the shops and lively bars in this trendy area.
Areas of Lille
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.
Old Lille
Shopping, historic sites, and restaurants are just a few things travelers enjoy about Old Lille. Check out Lille Cathedral or Le Musée de la Maison Natale de Charles de Gaulle while you're exploring the area.
Historic Center
Travelers choose Historic Center for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Rihour Station or Republique Beaux Arts Station and check out top sights like Rihour Square.
Le Marais
While there might not be top attractions in Le Marais, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Citadel of Lille and Zoo Lille.
Lomme
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Lomme. Top attractions like Planet Bowling and Tao et Lina are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bourg Station or Maison des Enfants Station to see more of the city.
Vauban Esquermes
The bars and zoo are just a few things visitors like about Vauban Esquermes. Zoo Lille and Citadel of 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.
