Attractions
Lille has a very nice city centre, excellently suited for a city trip. Most of the sights can be combined in a walking tour.
Tourist attractions
- Place du Général de Gaulle
Features: The main square hosts numerous events and has as highlights the column of the Goddess, the Vieille Bourse, the Grand’Garde and Furet du Nord, one of the largest libraries in Europe.
Location: in the city center, between Vieux-Lille and the pedestrian area.
Historical landmarks
- Vieille Bourse
Features: The old stock exchange was built in the 17th century and is made up of 24 identical residences. The interior courtyard comprises 4 covered galleries.
Location: Between Place du Général de Gaulle and Place du Théâtre
Directions: Metro Line 1 (Rihour)
Museums
- Musée de Beaux-Arts
Features: European art from 16th to 20th century
Open hours: Mondays 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.; Wednesday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; closed on Tuesdays
Admission: 5€
Location: 18 bis rue de Valmy, Place de la République
Directions: Metro Line 1 (République); Bus 14 (Place de la République)
- Natural History Museum
Features: Extinct species and various exhibits from all continents
Open hours: Monday, Wednesday – Friday 9 a.m. – noon and 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.; Sundays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; closed on Tuesdays
Admission: Free on weekdays; Sundays 2.50€
Location: 19 rue de Bruxelles
Directions: Metro Line 1 (République or Mairie de Lille); Bus 13, 14
- Musée des Moulins
Features: Museum dedicated to windmills
Open hours: Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – noon and 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.; closed in August
Admission: 6€
Location: rue Albert Samain
Directions: Metro Line 1 (Pont de Bois), then bus 41 (Parc Urbain)
Other
- Notre-Dame de la Treille Cathedral
Features: A modern-architecture cathedral
Open hours: Daily 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: 12 rue Jean Moulin