Palais Rihour

Log in to your account

AroundUs is a community-driven map of interesting places, built by curious explorers like you. It grows with every review, story, and photo you share.
Connect to save your favorite spots, contribute locations, and create personalized routes.
By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy
Add to collection
Map
Suggest a change
Share

Palais Rihour, Gothic palace in Lille, France

The Palais Rihour features remaining medieval structures including a guard room, conclave hall, and sacristy decorated with stained glass windows.

Philippe le Bon initiated the construction of this palace in 1453 on marshy ground, with architect Evrard de Mazieres completing the project twenty years later.

The palace exhibits late Gothic architectural elements with mullioned windows and ribbed vaulting, representing the architectural preferences of the Burgundian period.

The Lille Tourist Office occupies the guard room on the ground floor, providing visitor information and offering local artisanal products for purchase.

An accidental fire in April 1916 destroyed significant portions of the building, including municipal archives, due to firefighting complications.

Location: Lille

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

GPS coordinates: 50.63550,3.06206

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:42

Uncommon photography locations in Lille for Instagram

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.

Reviews

Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.

« Palais Rihour: Gothic palace in Lille, France » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot

A unique approach to discovering new places

Le Figaro

All the places worth exploring

France Info

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks

20 Minutes