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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 throughthe 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

Lille france picture

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 from 65&euro a night

Hotel Chagnot


Map of the city of Lille and the area around

The Hotel is situated in the town centre, right in front of the Lille Flandre station.

Easy walking distance to the eurostar and in the middle of all restaurants and shops, tourist sights

The Hotel Chagnot

A short video of the old town centre



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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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