Learn about the local history of Lille when you take a trip to Lille Cathedral. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Le Musee de la Maison Natale de Charles de Gaulle in Lille. While in this trendy area, find time to visit its shops.
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Hospice Comtesse during your trip to Lille. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
You've booked your flight and packed your bags, but how familiar are you with your next wonderful vacation destination? Sit back and let us fill you in on Old Lille.
A neighborhood in the fine city of Lille, Old Lille is 0.6 miles (1 kilometer) north of the heart of the action.
Ready to meet the locals? 230,000 people reside in Lille.
The Clarance Hotel Lille (32 rue de la Barre) and the Couvent des Minimes (17 Quai du Wault) have some great rooms with all those little lavish extras. Though, if you're more of a budget traveler, check out the deals at the Hotel CALM Lille (14, rue du Molinel) and the Holiday Inn Express Lille Centre (75 Bis Rue Leon Gambetta).
When was it built and what events has it seen? Strive to find the answers to these questions when you stop in at Old Stock Exchange, a building of historic significance. Seeking more close by options? Public squares tell many stories. Stroll over well-trodden walkways and keep an eye out for clues to the region's history at Lille Grand Square. And that's not all there is. Pick a comfortable vantage point and watch life slide by at Rihour Square. If you're up for some socializing, this enduring square is also a great place to hang out with a couple of the locals.