Guidebook for Lille
Food Scene
Great local food at fair prices. Absolutely necessary to book in advance.
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Estaminet Au Vieux de la Vieille
2 Rue des Vieux MursGreat local food at fair prices. Absolutely necessary to book in advance.
Good local food at fair prices. No need to book. Ask for François and say Emily and David sent you.
L'EXPRESS
50 Pl. de la GareGood local food at fair prices. No need to book. Ask for François and say Emily and David sent you.
Parks & Nature
It's the most emblematic and most beautiful park in Lille. My favourite place in the city.
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Igadi lomakhulu
1 Rue de la CommunautéIt's the most emblematic and most beautiful park in Lille. My favourite place in the city.
Arts & Culture
A great museum to learn about Lille's most famous hospice.
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Iziko le Hospice Comtesse
32 Rue de la MonnaieA great museum to learn about Lille's most famous hospice.
Shopping
Big shopping centre with all the usual chains and a LEGO store.
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Euralille
100 Av. Willy BrandtBig shopping centre with all the usual chains and a LEGO store.
Getting Around
Trains, trams and metros all come through here.
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Gare de Lille Flandres station
Place de la GareTrains, trams and metros all come through here.
Entertainment & Activities
Comedy shows with famous touring comedians. Look out for the Open Mic nights on Tuesdays. Usually preferable to book in advance.
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Le Spotlight
100 Rue Léon GambettaComedy shows with famous touring comedians. Look out for the Open Mic nights on Tuesdays. Usually preferable to book in advance.
Sightseeing
The old exchange place. Look for the portraits of the original merchants on the building's outside walls.
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La Vieille Bourse
Place du Général de GaulleThe old exchange place. Look for the portraits of the original merchants on the building's outside walls.
An old bra shop. Look for the fake black wooden cannonballs in the wall, and let me know if you found the disguised one!
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Morel J. et Fils
An old bra shop. Look for the fake black wooden cannonballs in the wall, and let me know if you found the disguised one!
The Goddess who led Lille to victory over the Austrians in 1792. I have a story about her if you're interested :).
Ikoloni yaseNkulunkulu
Place du Général de GaulleThe Goddess who led Lille to victory over the Austrians in 1792. I have a story about her if you're interested :).