Lille, Historical commune in Nord region, France
This commune in the Hauts-de-France region near the Belgian border functions as the capital of the Nord department. The built area spreads along both sides of the Deule River and shows a mix of densely built historical quarters with low brick houses and modern districts with wide avenues.
A fortress of the Counts of Flanders from the 11th century formed the core of the settlement that grew around the Islense stronghold. Over centuries, control shifted between Flemish, Burgundian and French rulers until the city became permanently part of France.
Residents maintain a lively beer culture with many small breweries and cozy pubs scattered across the city. On warm evenings, locals gather in old town squares and enjoy regional dishes like moules-frites or carbonade flamande at the bistros.
An automated metro system with rubber-tired vehicles connects different parts of the city and helps visitors get around easily. Many sights in the center can be reached on foot, as the streets of the old town are relatively short and easy to navigate.
Every September, the entire city center transforms into a huge flea market when over one million people come for the traditional Braderie. During this night, restaurants and bars stay open until dawn, and the streets fill with stalls and visitors.
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Lille Cathedral
957 m
Citadel of Lille
1.4 km
Place du Général-de-Gaulle
692 m
Furet du Nord
650 m
Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille
283 m
Vieille Bourse
743 m
Old Stock Exchange
738 m
Belfry of Lille
885 m
Maison Meert
713 m
Zénith de Lille
1.4 km
Column of the Goddess
692 m
Zoologic park de Lille
1 km
Opéra de Lille
825 m
Lille chamber of commerce
828 m
Palais Rihour
510 m
Paris Gate
831 m
Saint-Maurice church
805 m
Hôtel de ville de Lille
964 m
Marché de Wazemmes
853 m
Hospice Comtesse
1.1 km
Gare of Lille-Saint-Sauveur
1.3 km
Tour de Lille
1.5 km
Maison Coilliot
593 m
Birthplace of Charles de Gaulle
1.6 km
Prefecture hotel of Nord
177 m
Lycée International Montebello
1.5 km
Shangri-La Tulips
1.4 km
Abbaye de Notre Dame de Loos
4.5 km
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