Lille France

Lille is just one hour and twenty minutes away from London on the Eurostar, which makes it quicker and sometimes cheaper to reach than Bristol. The shopping, in particular, is worth travelling for but there are some really smart new hotels with great restaurants that make alternatives look pretty dull in comparison.
As with many French cities, Lille possesses a great contrast between the old and the new.

In under two hours on the smart Eurostar train from London's stunningly renovated St Pancras station, Lille has everything you could wish for on a day out or short break. Think great food, excellent shopping, attractive architecture that reflects a long history, a fascinating museum and one of France's finest art galleries.

Everything you want to see is within walking distance of Lille Europe station, from where it's an easy stroll into the city.

En route you might want to drop in to Les Trois Brasseurs opposite Lille's other railway station, and taste one of the rather good beers that this friendly micro-brewery has to offer.

With fountains splashing at her feet, the Goddess atop her column reigns over the busy shops and pavement cafés of the Grand' Place -- official title Place du Général de Gaulle. Lille was the General's birthplace.

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[MegaCreativekid]

@eurodestination I know this is a difficult question to answer, but if someone had the opportunity to go on a university exchange to either Lille or Strasbourg what would you recommend?

[eurodestination]

@MegaCreativekid Hmmm difficult choice. They're of similar size and attraction, but I would go for Lille for convenience. On saying that to get to Strabourg by train you would go via Paris which always more exciting and new line between Paris and Strasbourg is the fastest in Europe at 320km / hour.

[hzjs4n]

nice city and good video

[eurodestination]

@hzjs4n It is a nice city, thanks for that

[rickmarinisse]

going there tuesday. With school.

[eurodestination]

@rickmarinisse Nice one - enjoy

[TheReolus]

@zibirogenbrot This is a city, not a town.

[itsnotpennysboat]

I live in Lille and this is a great place in France, Belgium in 20min (nice 'cause tobacco is 3x cheap), Paris & London very close, the same for Brussels or Amsterdam, the weather in northern France is really particular, but accustomed for a native one. Belgian Beers are the world greatest beers of the world, scientifically proven lol I'm gonna complete my studies and hope move on US to work :)

[RedDragon17]

@MegaCreativekid LIlle of course, i´ve been there and it´s an amazing place. if you wanna travel abroad is too easy.

[dinosaurtattoo]

@TheLordIdanZiegeL i know its a great bonus...! you can find everything there

[vidsdustinns]

Nice city! I like watching it in video!

[TGMB1]

Been there yesterday.

Lille, Je t'aime