Lille

The capital of Hauts-de-France, Lille is a magnificent city in northern France. Its historic roots are evident everywhere, from the old town’s Flemish architecture to the 19th-century Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille museum of art. Thousands of students reside in Lille, and its nightlife is vibrant—pedestrian-friendly roads are lined with pubs, microbreweries, and live music venues.

Lille is also host to a grand flea market, Braderie de Lille. Millions flock to the annual event to visit street stalls hawking everything from furniture to artwork. While there, indulge in a plate of moules-frites, Lille’s signature dish of mussels and fries.

What to see & do in Lille

Where & what to eat in Lille

10 Best Local Dishes from Lille
Local dishes in Lille offer a window into a unique culinary tradition, a combination of Northern France and Belgian, a Flemish blend of sweet and savory unlike anywhere else. From delicious sweet fried dough to savory and spicy meat stews,...
10 Great Restaurants in Lille
Restaurants in Lille not only open the door to a rich tradition of northern French cuisine, but they also showcase...
10 Best Local Restaurants in Lille
Local restaurants in Lille reveal a vibrant culinary scene full of the flavors of northern French cooking from outstanding brasseries...

Where to shop & what to buy in Lille

10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Lille
Shopping in Lille offers the best of haute couture fashion brands, locally handmade arts and crafts, vast food markets that date back hundreds of years and even gigantic flea markets. Some of the places to shop here are among the...
9 Best Markets in Lille
Lille is one of the best cities in France to shop like a local, thanks to the abundance of markets offering high-quality items. You'll find plenty of fresh produce, of course, but you can enjoy a variety of other items...

Where to go & what to do at night in Lille

10 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Lille
Things to do after dinner in Lille abound in this youthful university town with an active nightlife scene, from bars and clubs to casinos to public squares and historic neighbourhoods. Here, you can take a romantic walk along walkable avenues lined with buildings dating back hundreds of years. You can party all night as DJs spin the latest EDM tunes,...
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Useful information

Lille Travel Essentials
Our Lille Travel Essentials lays out the essential information you need to help you plan your trip to one of the most popular destinations in Hauts-de-France. No matter how frequently you travel, some questions will always need answers: What’s the weather like? How can I get from Lille-Lesquin International Airport to my hotel? What currency and type of plug do...
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