What to do in Lille

Northern France is brimming with life and human warmth all year round! Just take a stroll around Lille to be convinced. The Lille metropolis (also known as MeL) is full of great plans: family outings, cultural events, sports or nature activities... Plenty to fill your days in Lille and the surrounding area, whether for a romantic weekend or a family stay, before returning with your head full of good memories!

In Lille, there's always an exceptional place to visit

It's impossible to talk about the city without mentioning Old Lille, its Grand Place, its historic center... Lille's historical heritage is admirable and is expressed through its red brick houses, its cobbled streets and its many remarkable monuments.

Among them, don't miss Fort de Seclin, the last of the intact strongholds of Lille's belt.

Young and old alike will appreciate the joys of the Citadel Park and its 110 hectares of natural spaces irrigated by the Deûle.

In Lille, there's always a new exhibition to contemplate

Open your eyes wide: the Lille metropolis is rich in a dozen museums offering numerous temporary or permanent exhibitions. It also has many art galleries such as the Grand Palais, which hosts Art Up every year, or the Contemporary Art fair of Lille.

Between the Palais des Beaux-Arts, the Museum of Natural History or the Center of Sacred Art of Lille, there is always a new exhibition to savor and plenty of choices for visits! Fans of French history and "Grand Charles" can also discover the birthplace of General de Gaulle.

In Lille, there's always a new show to discover

Don't forget to ask for the program, because in terms of outings, Lille is not short of ideas and there is something for everyone. Don't wait to book your tickets for a concert at the Zénith Arena or a show at the Théâtre Sébastopol. As soon as spring arrives, Lille becomes a festival land, celebrating music, live performances, urban cultures, cinema or photography.

And what surprises do your next shows in Lille have in store for you?

In Lille, there's never a shortage of activity ideas

Just stroll along the Grand Place where the Old Stock Exchange is located: between florists and booksellers, this lively place also allows you to attend a tango demonstration in summer.

At the Citadel Park, children will be delighted: its zoo, its rides and its accrobranche (adventure course) will keep them busy for hours!

In the Euralille shopping center district located in the heart of the 3rd business center in France, there is excitement all year round! Shops, restaurants, cultural venues, casino, parks, concert halls: discover the multiple possibilities offered by this urban space, halfway between Lille-Europe and Lille-Flandres stations.

Take advantage of your Lille getaway to discover Roubaix and Villeneuve d'Ascq

These two cities are so close to Lille that it would be a shame to miss their tourist opportunities. The La Piscine Museum of Roubaix, a former Art Deco swimming pool transformed into a Museum of Art and Industry, invites you to dive into the history of textiles and Decorative Arts.

After discovering the exhibitions at the Piscine museum, admire the Grand Place of Roubaix and then take a tour of La Manufacture, immersing yourself in the world of a textile workshop.

Why not end in style with a show at the Coliseum?

In Villeneuve d'Ascq, treat yourself to an evening at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium to vibrate during a match or concert, just after a beautiful walk in the Heron Park!

Don't hesitate any longer and book a room in one of our cheap hotels in Lille!