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Lille's Hidden Gems: Top Secret Instagrammable Spots

Discover the secret corners of Lille that bring color to your Instagram feed. Away from the crowded tourist paths, these hidden gems showcase the allure of Lille's quaint streets, historic architecture, and vibrant art scenes. Each spot has its own unique charm, waiting to be captured through your lens.

Maison Coilliot
Maison Coilliot

Lille, France

A unique Art Nouveau house with an exterior that’s a feast for the eyes.

Belfry of Lille
Belfry of Lille

France

Belfry in France

Gare Saint Sauveur
Gare Saint Sauveur

Lille, France

A former freight station turned cultural hub with ever-changing events and exhibitions.

Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille Cathedral
Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille Cathedral

Lille, France

An often-overlooked cathedral with stunning modern stained glass windows.

LaM - Lille Métropole Musée d'art moderne
LaM - Lille Métropole Musée d'art moderne

Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France

A museum with an impressive collection of modern art set amidst a beautiful sculpture park.

Jardin des Géants
Jardin des Géants

Lille, France

A lush urban garden with whimsical giant sculptures hidden among the greenery.

Piscine de Roubaix
Piscine de Roubaix

Roubaix, France

A stunning art deco swimming pool turned into a museum.

Porte de Paris
Porte de Paris

Lille, France

A historic city gate with impressive baroque architecture off the usual track.

Wazemmes Market
Wazemmes Market

Lille, France

A bustling market perfect for colorful photography and authentic local vibes.

Palais Rihour
Palais Rihour

Lille, France

A Gothic palace offering hidden corners and ornate rooms rarely found by tourists.

L'Hospice Comtesse Museum
L'Hospice Comtesse Museum

Lille, France

A 17th-century hospital converted into a museum with a serene courtyard.

Fort de Mons-en-Barœul
Fort de Mons-en-Barœul

Mons-en-Barœul, France

An off-the-beaten-path fortress with intriguing wartime history.

The Old Stock Exchange
The Old Stock Exchange

Lille, France

Inside this iconic building lies courtyards filled with second-hand book markets and chess players.

Saint-So Bazaar
Saint-So Bazaar

Lille, France

A reclaimed industrial space full of eclectic art installations.

Halles de Wazemmes
Halles de Wazemmes

Lille, France

An indoor market known for its stunning architecture and diverse food stalls.

Parc Jean-Baptiste Lebas
Parc Jean-Baptiste Lebas

Lille, France

A park with bold red gates and a serene environment, ideal for quiet reflection and photos.

Le Palais Des Beaux Arts
Le Palais Des Beaux Arts

Lille, France

A fine arts museum with a stunning façade and enchanting sculptures inside.

La Maison Folie Moulins
La Maison Folie Moulins

Lille, France

A cultural venue housed in a transformed factory, home to innovative art.

Église Saint-Maurice
Église Saint-Maurice

Lille, France

A lesser-known church boasting impressive Gothic architecture and tranquility.

Le Nouveau Siècle
Le Nouveau Siècle

Lille, France

An iconic building with an exquisite concert hall offering photogenic interiors.

Maison Natale Charles de Gaulle
Maison Natale Charles de Gaulle

Lille, France

The birthplace of the French general and statesman, preserved as a historic house museum.

Musée d'Histoire Naturelle de Lille
Musée d'Histoire Naturelle de Lille

Lille, France

A natural history museum with fascinating exhibits ideal for obscure snapshots.

Le Rang du Beauregard
Le Rang du Beauregard

Lille, France

A terrace with a row of colorful houses, each with distinct architectural details.

Place Gilleson
Place Gilleson

Lille, France

A secluded square away from the bustling city centre featuring charming old buildings.

Jardin Vauban
Jardin Vauban

Lille, France

A landscaped garden with romantic statues, waterfalls, and winding paths.

Eglise du Sacré-Cœur de Lille
Eglise du Sacré-Cœur de Lille

Lille, France

A lesser-known basilica with resplendent interior and quiet courtyards.

Mur des Fusillés
Mur des Fusillés

Lille, France

A poignant memorial wall dedicated to resistance fighters from WWII.

Maison Folie Wazemmes
Maison Folie Wazemmes

Lille, France

A cultural landmark with a distinctive mix of architectural styles offering a photogenic backdrop for pictures.

Théâtre Sébastopol
Théâtre Sébastopol

Lille, France

A grand theater with an elegant façade and beautiful historical interiors often missed by tourists.

Beffroi de Lille
Beffroi de Lille

Lille, France

Capture breathtaking views of Lille from this historical belfry, which is less frequented by tourists.

Lille-Citadelle
Lille-Citadelle

Lille, France

An imposing fortress set amidst lush greenery, offering a combination of historical significance and natural beauty.

Chapelle de la Comtesse
Chapelle de la Comtesse

Lille, France

This chapel within the Musée de l'Hospice Comtesse features mesmerizing architecture quietly waiting to be explored.

Place aux Oignons
Place aux Oignons

Lille, France

A picturesque square surrounded by restored old houses and pleasant cafés, perfect for a candid city-life snapshot.

Maison Coilliot A unique Art Nouveau house with an exterior that’s a feast for the eyes.

Maison Coilliot
Maison Coilliot A unique Art Nouveau house with an exterior that’s a feast for the eyes.
Belfry of Lille Belfry in France

Belfry of Lille
Belfry of Lille Belfry in France
Gare Saint Sauveur A former freight station turned cultural hub with ever-changing events and exhibitions.

Gare Saint Sauveur
Gare Saint Sauveur A former freight station turned cultural hub with ever-changing events and exhibitions.
Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille Cathedral An often-overlooked cathedral with stunning modern stained glass windows.

Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille Cathedral
Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille Cathedral An often-overlooked cathedral with stunning modern stained glass windows.
LaM - Lille Métropole Musée d'art moderne A museum with an impressive collection of modern art set amidst a beautiful sculpture park.

LaM - Lille Métropole Musée d'art moderne
LaM - Lille Métropole Musée d'art moderne A museum with an impressive collection of modern art set amidst a beautiful sculpture park.
Jardin des Géants A lush urban garden with whimsical giant sculptures hidden among the greenery.

Jardin des Géants
Jardin des Géants A lush urban garden with whimsical giant sculptures hidden among the greenery.
Piscine de Roubaix A stunning art deco swimming pool turned into a museum.

Piscine de Roubaix
Piscine de Roubaix A stunning art deco swimming pool turned into a museum.
Porte de Paris A historic city gate with impressive baroque architecture off the usual track.

Porte de Paris
Porte de Paris A historic city gate with impressive baroque architecture off the usual track.
Wazemmes Market A bustling market perfect for colorful photography and authentic local vibes.

Wazemmes Market
Wazemmes Market A bustling market perfect for colorful photography and authentic local vibes.
Palais Rihour A Gothic palace offering hidden corners and ornate rooms rarely found by tourists.

Palais Rihour
Palais Rihour A Gothic palace offering hidden corners and ornate rooms rarely found by tourists.
L'Hospice Comtesse Museum A 17th-century hospital converted into a museum with a serene courtyard.

L'Hospice Comtesse Museum
L'Hospice Comtesse Museum A 17th-century hospital converted into a museum with a serene courtyard.
Fort de Mons-en-Barœul An off-the-beaten-path fortress with intriguing wartime history.

Fort de Mons-en-Barœul
Fort de Mons-en-Barœul An off-the-beaten-path fortress with intriguing wartime history.
The Old Stock Exchange Inside this iconic building lies courtyards filled with second-hand book markets and chess players.

The Old Stock Exchange
The Old Stock Exchange Inside this iconic building lies courtyards filled with second-hand book markets and chess players.
Saint-So Bazaar A reclaimed industrial space full of eclectic art installations.

Saint-So Bazaar
Saint-So Bazaar A reclaimed industrial space full of eclectic art installations.
Halles de Wazemmes An indoor market known for its stunning architecture and diverse food stalls.

Halles de Wazemmes
Halles de Wazemmes An indoor market known for its stunning architecture and diverse food stalls.
Parc Jean-Baptiste Lebas A park with bold red gates and a serene environment, ideal for quiet reflection and photos.

Parc Jean-Baptiste Lebas
Parc Jean-Baptiste Lebas A park with bold red gates and a serene environment, ideal for quiet reflection and photos.
Le Palais Des Beaux Arts A fine arts museum with a stunning façade and enchanting sculptures inside.

Le Palais Des Beaux Arts
Le Palais Des Beaux Arts A fine arts museum with a stunning façade and enchanting sculptures inside.
La Maison Folie Moulins A cultural venue housed in a transformed factory, home to innovative art.

La Maison Folie Moulins
La Maison Folie Moulins A cultural venue housed in a transformed factory, home to innovative art.
Église Saint-Maurice A lesser-known church boasting impressive Gothic architecture and tranquility.

Église Saint-Maurice
Église Saint-Maurice A lesser-known church boasting impressive Gothic architecture and tranquility.
Le Nouveau Siècle An iconic building with an exquisite concert hall offering photogenic interiors.

Le Nouveau Siècle
Le Nouveau Siècle An iconic building with an exquisite concert hall offering photogenic interiors.
Maison Natale Charles de Gaulle The birthplace of the French general and statesman, preserved as a historic house museum.

Maison Natale Charles de Gaulle
Maison Natale Charles de Gaulle The birthplace of the French general and statesman, preserved as a historic house museum.
Musée d'Histoire Naturelle de Lille A natural history museum with fascinating exhibits ideal for obscure snapshots.

Musée d'Histoire Naturelle de Lille
Musée d'Histoire Naturelle de Lille A natural history museum with fascinating exhibits ideal for obscure snapshots.
Le Rang du Beauregard A terrace with a row of colorful houses, each with distinct architectural details.

Le Rang du Beauregard
Le Rang du Beauregard A terrace with a row of colorful houses, each with distinct architectural details.
Place Gilleson A secluded square away from the bustling city centre featuring charming old buildings.

Place Gilleson
Place Gilleson A secluded square away from the bustling city centre featuring charming old buildings.
Jardin Vauban A landscaped garden with romantic statues, waterfalls, and winding paths.

Jardin Vauban
Jardin Vauban A landscaped garden with romantic statues, waterfalls, and winding paths.
Eglise du Sacré-Cœur de Lille A lesser-known basilica with resplendent interior and quiet courtyards.

Eglise du Sacré-Cœur de Lille
Eglise du Sacré-Cœur de Lille A lesser-known basilica with resplendent interior and quiet courtyards.
Mur des Fusillés A poignant memorial wall dedicated to resistance fighters from WWII.

Mur des Fusillés
Mur des Fusillés A poignant memorial wall dedicated to resistance fighters from WWII.
Maison Folie Wazemmes A cultural landmark with a distinctive mix of architectural styles offering a photogenic backdrop for pictures.

Maison Folie Wazemmes
Maison Folie Wazemmes A cultural landmark with a distinctive mix of architectural styles offering a photogenic backdrop for pictures.
Théâtre Sébastopol A grand theater with an elegant façade and beautiful historical interiors often missed by tourists.

Théâtre Sébastopol
Théâtre Sébastopol A grand theater with an elegant façade and beautiful historical interiors often missed by tourists.
Beffroi de Lille Capture breathtaking views of Lille from this historical belfry, which is less frequented by tourists.

Beffroi de Lille
Beffroi de Lille Capture breathtaking views of Lille from this historical belfry, which is less frequented by tourists.
Lille-Citadelle An imposing fortress set amidst lush greenery, offering a combination of historical significance and natural beauty.

Lille-Citadelle
Lille-Citadelle An imposing fortress set amidst lush greenery, offering a combination of historical significance and natural beauty.
Chapelle de la Comtesse This chapel within the Musée de l'Hospice Comtesse features mesmerizing architecture quietly waiting to be explored.

Chapelle de la Comtesse
Chapelle de la Comtesse This chapel within the Musée de l'Hospice Comtesse features mesmerizing architecture quietly waiting to be explored.
Place aux Oignons A picturesque square surrounded by restored old houses and pleasant cafés, perfect for a candid city-life snapshot.

Place aux Oignons
Place aux Oignons A picturesque square surrounded by restored old houses and pleasant cafés, perfect for a candid city-life snapshot.