Lille - Wikipedia
WEBLille (/ ˈ l iː l / LEEL, French: ⓘ; Dutch: Rijsel; Picard: Lile; West Flemish: Rysel) is a city in the northern part of France, within French Flanders.Positioned along the Deûle river, near France's border with Belgium, it is the capital of the Hauts-de-France region, the prefecture of the Nord department, and the main city of the European Metropolis of Lille.
What to do in Lille: three days in a creative city - Lonely Planet
WEBJun 14, 2019 · Lille's design credentials are on show at guesthouse Koh' Coon, with three rooms (Scandinavian, Riad and World Tour) all with Jacuzzis forming centrepieces of the eye-popping spaces; and at Hôtel L'Arbre Voyageur, in the stunningly post-Soviet former Polish consulate, with an on-site luxury deli, and organic and cocktail-pairing restaurants.
15 Best Things to Do in Lille (France) - The Crazy Tourist
WEBApr 29, 2023 · Lille’s expansive main square is the place where locals and tourists converge to meet up or see the sights. On all sides are wondrous old gabled buildings. Pause to look at the Théâtre du Nord, set in Lille’s former guardhouse from 1717. That classic Flemish style has also been adopted by more modern structures, like the art …
Lille | France, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 21, 2024 · Lille (often written L’Île [“The Island”] until the 18th century) began as a village between arms of the Deûle River. Count Baldwin IV of Flanders fortified it in the 11th century. The medieval town was destroyed or changed hands several times. Louis XIV besieged and claimed it in 1667. After being captured by the duke of Marlborough in …
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Lille travel - Lonely Planet | France, Europe
WEBCapital of the Hauts-de-France région, Lille may be France's most underrated metropolis. Recent decades have seen the country's fourth-largest city (by greater urban area) transform from an industrial centre into a glittering cultural and commercial hub. Highlights include its enchanting old town with magnificent French and Flemish ...
Lille – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBLille (Dutch: Rijsel) is the capital of the Hauts-de-France region in northern France and the core of one of the largest metropolitan agglomerations in the country. Historically, it has also been the capital of Flanders, and later an industrial powerhouse, thanks to which it now boasts a large and handsome historic centre.Today, it is known as a major economic …
Best Things to Do in Lille, France | France Bucket List
WEBFeb 26, 2024 · 3. Grand Place. Lille’s central square is the city’s main meet-up place for both locals and tourists. Surrounded by old gabled buildings, the square’s official name is Place du Général Charles de Gaulle, the first President of the Fifth Republic who was born and raised in the city.. The Grand Place is the perfect place to admire Lille’s history and …
Lille: Where to explore, eat, sleep and go out in Lille, a dynamic ...
WEBIn the heart of Lille is the beautiful Grand Place (officially named Place Charles de Gaulle), once the medieval market place and still a popular gathering spot. Its decorative brick houses ...
The history of Lille Office de Tourisme de Lille
WEBUnemployment rose from 3% in 1975 to 13% in 1990. Lille then embarked on a real transformation, focused on the development of the tertiary sector. Factories and workshops gave way to service-sector buildings. The Lille-Paris TGV link in 1993, the creation of the Euralille ZAC and the arrival of the Eurostar in 1994 enabled the city to regain ...
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