Esplanade du Champ-de-Mars

The Esplanade du Champ-de-Mars stretches over 875 meters in length and 375 meters in width, covering a total area of 21,300 square meters.

Created in 1670 during Vauban's city transformations, this area remained a military space where permanent construction was prohibited until the late 19th century.

The esplanade hosts numerous public gatherings and exhibitions, including the notable fairs of 1902 and 1920, establishing its role as a central meeting point.

Between 2015 and 2017, the space underwent renovations to organize parking areas and create walking paths along the Moyenne-Deûle canal.

The remains of communication walls that once connected the Citadel to the fortifications are still visible throughout the esplanade grounds.

Location: Lille

Part of: cestno omrežje v Lillu

GPS coordinates: 50.64341,3.04774

Latest update: May 28, 2025 13:05