Location: Lille
Top Things to do in Lille
The 10 Best Things to do in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Lille is an architectural feast with strong Flemish influences from the Grand Place to the basilica of Notre Dame de la Treille to the quiet streets of row houses and gardens. For art buffs, Lille is home to the Musee d'Art Moderne and the Palais des Beaux Arts. Children will enjoy the Parc de Zoologique. Savvy travelers know that Lille has a fine public transit system, making this historical hotspot a pleasure to visit.
Restaurants in Lille
1. LaM Lille Metropole Musee d'art moderne, d'art contemporain et d'art brut.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 680 reviews
Set in a remarkable sculpture park, the LaM has established a unique itinerary for visitors, highlighting the intersection between modern art, contemporary art and art brut. With over 7,000 works, the museum provides a striking overview of the art of the 20th and 21st centuries. By encouraging new ways of interacting and thinking about art, whether through its permanent collection, temporary exhibitions or cultural programme, the museum is focused on sparking your sense of curiosity, and leaves you feeling inspired and moved. Inaugurated in 1983 to house the modern art donation bequeathed by Geneviève and Jean Masurel, the LaM has since emerged as a leading museum on the world stage. Boasting an ambitious programme, it encourages encounters between artists who not only bear witness to their time, but weave a deeply personal perspective into their work.
Reviewed By 182tara04 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The museum was closed but I took the opportunity to visit the park. I was alone and had a wonderful time 10 beautiful statues, sculptures disseminated in a vast park Take the metro line 1, stop at petit bois then take the bus line 6 and stop at LaM. Bus every 10 mn. I bought my return ticket at the metro station in Lille
2. Grande Place
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,798 reviews
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.
3. Old Stock Exchange
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4.5 based on 1,245 reviews
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.
4. Stade Pierre Mauroy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 602 reviews
Reviewed By Savvvvvvvu - Liverpool, United Kingdom
We were lucky to be able to visit it, very impressive because very very large, very beautiful architecture, it must be incredible to see a match in this full stadium
5. Vieux-Lille
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,412 reviews
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. Librairie Furet du Nord
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 647 reviews
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.
7. Parc du Heron
8. L'Hache Prise
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
Si vous faîtes partie de ceux qui se demandent que faire à Lille, vous êtes au bon endroit. L’Hache Prise vous propose une activité originale à Lille: le lancer de hache. Après deux années d’activité, un centre de 300m2 privatisable, une salle de réunion et depuis un camion de lancer de hache. Eh oui, nous avons parcouru du chemin. D’une simple activité destinée aux particuliers, nous ouvrons notre offre aux evjf et evg à Lille et autres activités de groupe. Bien entendu, mesdames vous êtes les bienvenues. Nous sommes une référence pour les EVJF en haut de France. Pour les entreprises notre offre est variée: un camion qui se déplace dans vos locaux, de la billetterie CE ou encore la privatisation de notre salle de réunion. Faites votre demande pour votre team building à Lille métropole.
9. Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,799 reviews
Prestigious art museum features works of Goya, Donatello and Veronese along with German paintings and sculptures from the 15th and 16th centuries.
Reviewed By Stevewfoster - Reading, United Kingdom
The collection isn't huge but it's varied and really good. The relief maps of the old towns in the lower ground, the sculptures around the atrium and the paintings on the first floor provided a couple of interesting and enjoyable hours. The helpful guy on the ticket desk said that if we had Eurostar tickets we would get a 2 for 1 price. We did, so the cost of admission was 4 euros for both of us.
10. Lille Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,966 reviews
Reviewed By paulhD8002CT - Buntingford, United Kingdom
Lille Zoo is easy to get to using L1, 12 or L90 bus from Palais des Beaux Arts. A family ticket for 4 to get into the zoo costs 10€. Apparently two years ago the zoo was very mediocre so they shut and transformed- and what a transformation. It is not a large zoo, nor does it have a huge range of animals, but what it does have is a very intimate high quality experience. The zoo is really well laid out with a good route to follow in order to maximise viewing of all animals. Reassuringly all the animals have a lot of space to roam especially the armadillos, gibbons and the meerkats. There is a wonderful enclosure with exotic birds including scarlet egrets and ibis. Other animals currently on display include coatis, zebras, rhino, red panda, parakeets, owls, meerkats, armadillos, snow leopard, snakes, peacocks, gibbons, tapirs, wallabies and terrapins. If you have a spare three hours, this zoo is well worth visiting to see what a positive experience a zoo can be. All signs are currently in French but easy enough to translate with Google Translate!
