Place aux Oignons, Historic square in Vieux-Lille, France
The Place aux Oignons features buildings with red brick facades from the 17th and 18th centuries, forming an enclosed pedestrian space in central Lille.
The square's name evolved from the Latin word 'dominium', referring to a wooden fortress that belonged to the counts of Flanders in medieval times.
Former residences of artisan weavers line the square, with workshops that operated in attics and cellars during the textile manufacturing period.
The square offers multiple dining options with restaurants and cafes, making it a central meeting point for locals and visitors in Vieux-Lille.
Between 1985 and 1990, all buildings surrounding the square underwent complete reconstruction while maintaining their historical architectural features.
Location: Lille
Part of: réseau viaire de Lille
Shares border with: Rue de Péterinck, rue des Vieux Murs, cour à Fiens, cour à l'Eau
Address: 1 Rue des Vieux Murs, 59800 Lille, France 59800 Lille 59800 Lille
GPS coordinates: 50.64092,3.06151
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:35
From converted industrial spaces to historical buildings, Lille offers numerous photography locations away from main tourist sites. The city features Art Nouveau architecture, Gothic monuments, cultural venues in former factories, and green spaces. Notable spots include the Art Deco swimming pool museum in Roubaix, the modern art museum LaM, and the Wazemmes market district.
Lille Cathedral
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Hospice Comtesse
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Lille Courthouse
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Musée de l'Hospice Comtesse
119 m
Chapelle de l'Hospice Comtesse
229 m
Maison de Gilles de la Boë
227 m
Old Lille Market
174 m
Refuge de l'Abbaye de Loos
121 m
Hôtel du Juge Garde des Monnaies
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Chapelle des franciscaines de Lille
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Hôtel de Tenremonde
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Statue du Maire André
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Maison, 13 place Louise-de-Bettignies
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Poissonnerie "À l'Huîtrière"
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Maisons, 25-27 place Louise-de-Bettignies
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Immeubles, 53, 55, 57 rue d'Angleterre
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Maisons Monuments historiques rue de la Monnaie, Lille
174 m
Maison, 16 rue Basse
230 m
Maison, 33 rue Basse
234 m
Immeuble, 6 rue Saint-Joseph
243 m
Immeuble, 8bis rue au Peterynck
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Immeuble, 45 rue Basse
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Maison, rue Basse 11
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39 rue de la Monnaie, 59800 Lille
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Hôtel, 30, 32 rue Basse
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Maison, 15 place du Lion-d'Or
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Immeuble, 8 rue d'Angleterre
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Immeuble, 21 rue des Buisses
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