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Head for the North !
You can come to Lille for the day or a weekend, or let yourself be charmed over the space of a week, or even move there for good!
Here you will come as a guest and leave as a friend. Authentic, spontaneous and welcoming, the city's inhabitants are an undeniable strength of the region.
Whether you come alone, as a couple or family, Lille has everything to seduce you and convince you never to leave.
What are you waiting for? Come and try the charming way of life of Northern France !
1H from the sea
No. 4 French city for quality of life
(Challenges 2019)
One of the top 100 most welcoming cities in the world
(Travel Bird)
30% of city dwellers get around on foot
Lille is a city of bicycles thanks to its 900 km safe cycling network
La Braderie de Lille, the biggest street market in Europe, attracts more than 2 million visitors each year !
La Vieille Bourse: steeped in history, this is the place for booksellers and tango lovers in the summer
Le Vieux-Lille: the fortified old part of the city. You are guaranteed to be smitten as soon as you step onto the paving stones !
Wazemmes market, the biggest open air market in Europe. Come on a Sunday to do some shopping and enjoy the atmosphere from a café terrace
From the unmissable fries served in a cone to its gastronomic chefs, Lille has something to appeal to all palates !
Lille is a city by the water Paddle, canoe, boat or barge - choose what suits you to end off your day on the river.
Lille, the place to beer! Beer has its own festival in Lille and we strive to bring back this hoppy drink's former grandeur
The city offers numerous parks and gardens for a walk with family or friends
Lille, a sporting city with top-level teams and infrastructures! A LOSC match, the arrival of Paris Roubaix, the Davis Cup or the 2024 Olympic Games - a host of occasions to experience the enthusiasm of sports fans
From luxury retailers to designer boutiques, large shopping centres to outlet and factory stores, shopaholics will find all they need !
Just 1 hour from Lille, discover the Côte d’Opale and its long sandy beaches, ideal for sand-yachting !
Architectural treasures, Lille is filled with small paved streets and terraces. Take a seat and enjoy the gentle way of life of Northern France !
Over a weekend, set out to discover Flanders and take a stop at Mont des Cats
The citadel is the green lung of the city, where you can visit with family or friends. It is also home to the NATO base, which is open to visitors
Here, culture is accessible to everyone and brought to life everywhere! From the street art of Roubaix to the unusual La Piscine museum, as well as the rich collection of the Palais des Beaux-Arts and the former Gare Saint Sauveur, now an exhibition space, there's something for everyone !
The city of Lille, world capital of Design in 2020
30% of Lille residents get around day-to-day on foot, discover a city made for people