Lille overview

The city of Lille, located in the north-east corner of France, was known for many years as an industrial town, but in recent years, many travellers have discovered the city is rich in culture and fine architecture. Lille is a vibrant university city which, like most cities in France, centres on a main town square, with the most famous being the Place du General-de-Gaulle. At the Place du General-de-Gaulle, booksellers and those selling flowers can be seen as they have for hundreds of years. Shopaholics who venture to Lille won’t be disappointed, with an open market taking place every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, offering practically everything from stationary, vegetables to sexy French lingerie! The town of Lille offers a range of accommodation options for the traveller, from centrally located hostels to luxury hotels. Ideally, Lille is a great place to stop off for the weary traveller who is making their way from France to Belgium.