Lille metropolis

Lille metropolis is a public administration body in Lambersart, France, bringing together more than ninety towns to manage shared services across northern France. It organizes everything from waste collection to economic development on behalf of all member communities.

The body grew out of an urban community formed in the late 1960s to coordinate planning among several industrial towns in the region. Since then, its powers have gradually expanded, especially following reforms in the early 2000s.

The metropolis maintains numerous educational facilities serving over 100,000 students across 4,300 institutions, making it the second largest university center in France.

The headquarters sits in Lambersart and handles matters from transport to urban planning affecting dozens of towns across northern France. Public transport within the area makes travel between member communities straightforward.

The body maintains cross-border ties with Belgian cities such as Kortrijk and Tournai as part of an international cooperation zone. This partnership helps address everyday matters like employment and mobility across the national border.

Location: Lambersart

Inception: December 31, 1966

Elevation above the sea: 46 m

Industry: administration publique générale

Part of: Eurométropole Lille-Kortrijk-Tournai

Shares border with: Arrondissement of Kortrijk, arrondissement of Dunkirk, Pévèle-Carembault community of communes

Website: https://lillemetropole.fr

GPS coordinates: 50.64715,3.03079

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:52