10 Free Things to do in Nord That You Shouldn't Miss

August 26, 2021 Esmeralda Fenner

Discover the best top things to do in Nord, France including Grande Place, Old Stock Exchange, Grange Nature, La Gare Saint Sauveur, Vieux-Lille, Eglise Saint-Christophe, Reserve Naturelle Dune Marchand, Parc Barbieux, Librairie Furet du Nord, Place aux Oignons.
Restaurants in Nord

1. Grande Place

Place Charles de Gaulle, 59800, Lille France +33 3 59 57 94 00 http://www.lilletourism.com
Excellent
48%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,798 reviews

Grande Place

Main square where the magnificent 17th-century Vieille Bourse is located.

Reviewed By V4445JLroberto - Crofton, United States

The Grand Place of Lille is a great place to meet up with friends to then walk Vieux Lille, sit at a cafe for a wine or beer, and people watching.

2. Old Stock Exchange

Place du Theatre, 59000, Lille France
Excellent
55%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,245 reviews

Old Stock Exchange

Designed by architect Julien Destrée, the Old Stock Exchange (circa 1653) is a magnificent example of the Flemish baroque style.

Reviewed By a1eksandar - Belgrade, Serbia

Marvelous building dominating the main square of the old city. Amazing architecture and details, both on exterior and in the courtyard.

3. Grange Nature

Rue du Romelaere, 62500 Clairmarais France +33 3 21 38 52 95 [email protected] http://www.eden62.fr
Excellent
53%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 32 reviews

Grange Nature

Reviewed By Cambridge77 - Cambridge, United Kingdom

La Grange Nature is a center to raise awareness and education about nature. There is ample parking. It is is next to a ‘Reserve Naturelle des Étangs de Romelaere’, with walks amongst marshes with ponds and rivers/canals. In July it was full of vegetation and lots of wildlife. The walks are easy as they are on wood boards. There is large hut to observe: cormorans, grebes, aigrettes, ducks, with drawings and names of birds. This reserve also has bitterns! (although we could not see one then). There is a river to cross on a ferry that one pulls across the river by a chain. It is reasonably easy to do for an adult or teenager. Lots of explanations on the environment. There are several circuits, from 1.2 to 4 km, some of which accessible for all. Nice place to spend time at.

4. La Gare Saint Sauveur

Boulevard Jean Batiste Lebas, 59000, Lille France +33 3 28 52 30 00 http://www.lille3000.eu/gare-saint-sauveur
Excellent
52%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 260 reviews

La Gare Saint Sauveur

Reviewed By royv639 - Arnhem, The Netherlands

One of the best places and art spaces in Lille. The food is excellent, the Ola Cuba contemporary art exhibition absolutely brilliant! This former train station is a must If you want to escape main street shopping

5. Vieux-Lille

59800, Lille France +33 891 56 20 04 http://www.lille.fr
Excellent
60%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,412 reviews

Vieux-Lille

Reviewed By sheffieldeats - Sheffield, United Kingdom

Lovely long weekend destination. Great architecture - look for square beyond Place de Lion ( Place de Louise Bernieries?) for interesting Flemish style frontages. Feels safe, relaxed easy going city, with plenty of restaurants through the old town. Do book in advance though or risk walking from one to another looking for a table at weekends.

6. Eglise Saint-Christophe

Place de la Republique, 59200 Tourcoing France 59634343
Excellent
49%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 71 reviews

Eglise Saint-Christophe

Reviewed By J3919TFstevew

this is France lovely church even at the evening with the lights on it is amazing to see it was worth the visit

7. Reserve Naturelle Dune Marchand

Rue du Large, Bray-Dunes France
Excellent
68%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 80 reviews

Reserve Naturelle Dune Marchand

Reviewed By Mb7400 - London, United Kingdom

A work colleague had to manually ‘force’ me to come here, prior to a work meeting ‘so as to exorcise a bad experience with a French lady’, last year. Fair play to him - it worked. A pleasant early morning jog/run along the beach which is unspoiled and has a natural essence to it. Very cold, but, of course the air is ‘sea fresh’. Parking is good and in close proximity. Well worth a visit, tbh.

8. Parc Barbieux

Avenue le Notre, 59100 Roubaix France +33 3 20 75 25 38
Excellent
56%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 218 reviews

Parc Barbieux

9. Librairie Furet du Nord

15 Place du General de Gaulle, 59800, Lille France +33 3 20 78 43 43 http://www.furet.com
Excellent
67%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 647 reviews

Librairie Furet du Nord

Reviewed By Ash2089 - Ashford, United Kingdom

My wife and I are huge book lovers and you could definitely spend over an hour in here if you speak French. They have a small English section with books priced at around £10+. A great place to hide from the rain and get lost in all genres of books.

10. Place aux Oignons

Place aux Oignons, 59000, Lille France
Excellent
53%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 193 reviews

Place aux Oignons

Reviewed By 250priscillap

Hiding square in the middle of Lille Old Town. We stopped by as part of Lille Old Town walking tour.

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