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Places to visit in Lille



Lille is a large French city close to the Belgium border.

My first sight of the city was that of a large traffic jam from several motorways that run around and through the city.

I would recommend a sat nav if you are making your first visit by car.

Lille main station


Lille French city station

The photo above shows the high speed train station. Where the eurostar train from London via the channel tunnel arrives.

The trip takes about 1 hour 20 mins and costs from £60 to £100 return. My son who lives in London found it quicker overall than flying.

You only have a short check in time on the train and town centre to town centre.

The old town part of Lille


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Between the two main station is the Euralille a large modern shopping complex.

Or if you prefer old buildings and traffic free streets then head for Rue de la Grande Chaussée. The old street is full of quality shops , restaurants and cafe bars. The area has many old streets and museums and green areas with riverside walks and also a tramway if you get tired.

try the Bois de Boulogne it is a large park with a free zoo near the citadelle fort. If you want to go to the markets visit our market page for details



Hotels in Lille


Lille has a good choice of hotels to stay in

Crowne Plaza Lille Hotel

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The Crowne Plaza Lille-Euralille hotel with its contemporary design, combines top of the range comfort and services. This 4 star hotel offers 121 bright, air conditioned and spacious tastefully decorated rooms with panoramic views.

Our hotel, freshly redecorated is situated in the heart of Lille, its shopping areas, business district, and only walking distance away from the Lille Europe Eurostar train station with easy access to the main highways leading to Paris, Reims, Brussels, Dunkerque and Calais.

The historical and cultural city of Lille also offers entertainment with its Zenith Arena Concert Hall, Casino, and major trade fairs at Lille Grand Palais Exhibition Centre aswell as the International World Trade Centre

Crowne Plaza Hotel Lille


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A short video of the old town centre


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    Best Western Lorette Opera Hotel Paris

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    Recently renovated, the Best Western Lorette Opera Hotel is situated in Paris? theater district.

    A number of department stores as well as galleries and attractions are just steps from this beautiful hotel in Paris.

    From Charles de Gaulle airport, it takes about 30 minutes by car to reach the hotel.

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    Le Meridien Hotel Nice

    Le Meridien hotel Nice The Le Meridien Hotel Nice is located in the city of Nice.

    This hotel is situated right over the Baie des Anges and the Mediterranean Sea and is nearby landmarks like the Acropolis Convention Center.

    There is also a private beach across the way, as well as a nearby casino, Casino Ruhl. The Le Meridien Hotel Nice can be found at 1 Promenade des Anglais in Nice, the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur of France.

    This hotel is only six kilometers from the nearest airport.

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    A gite for rent in Brissac-Quincé, nr. Angers

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    This superb detached cottage, overlooking vineyards has an excellent interior decor and an enclosed private garden. Situated in the beautiful Loire with superb views the property is in a fantastic area with châteaux, wine tasting and museums and the culture city Angers 7.5 miles (12km) away.

    Relax in this tranquil setting or stroll around the château in Brissac, with its own weekly market. Golf and fishing available as well as walking, cycling and horse riding, and many other activities. Shops 1.25 miles (2km), café/bar and restaurant 0.75 miles.

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    Columbiers-du-Plessis, in the Loire Valley

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    The farmhouse and cottages of La Returais

    are part of what used to be a working hamlet

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    Hotel De La Vallee Dinard

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    In the heart of the charming seaside resort of Dinard, the Hotel De La Vallee is a cosy seafront hotel offering comfortable accommodation and a unique view of the Channel.

    Guest rooms are equipped with en suite facilities and present cosy and elegant spaces. Some have a balcony and others offer an unrestricted view of the sea.

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    Hotel Hermitage Gantois

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    Housed in a 15th-century listed building with many original features, this contemporary hotel, opened in 2003, is centrally located within a kilometre of Lille’s old town and Grand’Place. Louis XV-style and Philippe Starck designed chairs complement the historical features of the air-conditioned guestrooms.

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    Hotel Duret Paris


    The Hotel Duret is ideally located between Place de l Étoile and Porte Maillot, just a few steps away from the Champs Élysées and the Palais de Congrès, in one of the most prestigious areas of Paris.

    The property is placed in a typical, calm Parisian street, and offers an elegant yet intimate atmosphere, a heaven of quietness and pleasure.

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    Cottage to rent

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    It is located in a pleasant peaceful location yet is not far away from Calais. The coast is only 3.1 miles (5km) with nice beaches and high cliffs like Wissant between Cap Blanc-Nez and Cap Gris-Nez

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    Normandy Hotels

    Normandy Barriere Hotel

    The Normandy Barriere is a 4 star hotel with 291 rooms and suites in a charming half timbered house with green criss crossing beams and pinnacles, facing the sea and right in the centre of town. A covered walkway connects to the casino. Enjoy dinner andbrunch with music at La Belle Epoque restaurant, which also features theme nights and a veranda opening out onto the Normandy courtyard. The hotel also features a bar, piano lounge, tearoom, and a fitness centre with steam bath, sauna and indoor pool.

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    Discover all that Honfleur has to offer with Auberge De La Claire Hotel as a base. All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts. Room amenities include non smoking rooms, television, shower.

    Services and amenities available for guests at this Honfleur accommodation consist of bar/pub, restaurant, disabled facilities, business center, pets allowed

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