Grand Place Lille
The central square officially called Place du General de Gaulle, surrounded by Flemish baroque facades and anchored by a goddess column. Free to enjoy and the natural meeting point of the city.
Historic house in Lille
A stunning 17th-century Flemish Renaissance exchange with an arcaded courtyard used daily by second-hand booksellers and tango dancers. The courtyard is free to enter and one of the most beautiful spaces in northern France.
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Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
The central square officially called Place du General de Gaulle, surrounded by Flemish baroque facades and anchored by a goddess column. Free to enjoy and the natural meeting point of the city.
The second-largest fine arts museum in France after the Louvre, with works by Rubens, Van Dyck, Goya, and Delacroix. Entry is affordable and first Sundays of the month are free.
The old town quarter with cobbled streets, brick and stone townhouses, and some of the best eating in northern France. Free to explore and packed with estaminets (traditional Flemish taverns).
Working out what Lille costs?
The whole of Lille