Lille
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Discover the history of Lille
Close to the Belgian border, Lille captivates visitors with its Flemish architecture visible in the Vieille Ville, a district featuring gabled houses and cobblestone streets lined with cafés. The Palais des Beaux-Arts houses one of France's richest art collections, while the Vieux Lille and Grand'Place buzz with market activity and terrace culture. Summers offer bright days and mild temperatures, perfect for strolls along canals and historic squares. Winter is equally appealing: the Christmas market and festive lights transform the city center into a warm setting, while museums and traditional estaminets allow you to experience the city's charm throughout the cooler seasons.
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Discover the best attractions in Lille and its surroundings
Roubaix La Piscine Museum
Set in Roubaix's Art Deco municipal baths, opened in 1932, La Piscine ranges its sculpture along the preserved pool and shows painting, ceramics and textile collections drawn from the local wool trade. Metro line 2 from Lille stops at Gare Jean-Lebas.
Mémorial National du Canada à Vimy
Large memorial dedicated to Canadians killed fighting in WWI, with a visitor center & museum.
La Vieille Bourse
Ornate Renaissance stock exchange venue with a courtyard & a gold Mercury statue on the campanile.
Villa Cavrois
Restored 1932 modernist mansion & gardens with period furniture & decor, open to the public.
Louvre-Lens Museum
Contemporary, glass-walled gallery showing artworks from the Louvre in Paris, plus temporary shows.
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