Lille, France
Globotrip ratingTM: 7.1
The breakdown:
ATTRACTIONS: 6.9
HOTELS: 7.0
RESTAURANTS: 7.5
TRANSPORTATION: 7.0
VALUE: 7.1
CITY: Lille, France
POPULATION: 226,000
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE (high/low):
ºF : JAN: 42/33 · APR: 54/40 · JUL: 72/55 · OCT: 58/45
ºC: JAN: 5/1 · APR: 12/5 · JUL: 21/12 · OCT: 14/7
Five things to see/do in Lille: Place du General de Gaulle (Grand Place) is the heart of the city of Lille, with several fine examples of Flemish-style houses, as well several cafes/restaurants to sit back and people-watch.
Roam the cobblestone streets of Vieux Lille (Old Lille), a picturesque neighborhood of narrow streets that offers a variety of cafes, bars, and restaurants.
The Place du theatre (Theater Square) has several buildings of interest, namely the Opera House, the majestic Chamber of Commerce, and a Chinese pagoda style tea room .
Walking around Lille, you’ll see many beautiful, historic churches. Two notable ones include Paroisse du Sacré Coeur (Church of the Sacred Heart), a natural historic monument, and St Marie-Madeleine, the first church built after Lille became a part of France in the 17th c.
The Paris Gate (Porte de Paris) is the most prominent of the historic four gates that were entrances into the city. The 17th century gate was built in the style of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
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