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In this Lille City Guide, you'll find the best tips for 48 hours in Lille! Lille in Northern France is a fantastic city for a weekend getaway. NS International You'll be there in less than 3 hours! Once in Lille (aka Lille) Once you arrive, you'll immediately feel like you're abroad. You can shop superbly, eat deliciously, and enjoy the Burgundian lifestyle.
That's why we've created a Lille City Guide full of the best tips from Your Little Black Book that will guarantee a perfect city trip to Lille!
Thalys | Lille City Guide
Leave the car at home, because the easiest way to get to Lille is by train. Enjoy watching Netflix or a movie together while the Thalys NS International It takes you to Lille in less than 3 hours. You'll step out right into the city center and can go shopping or have a delicious lunch! If you book early (3 months in advance), you'll pay only €19. Sounds good, right? Click here for the best rates >>.
Sleep | Lille City Guide
Lille isn't very big, so no matter where you stay, you can get anywhere in no time. Lille isn't known for its trendy hotels, but luckily there are a few lovely places where you can sleep soundly after an evening of enjoying French cuisine.
* A unique hotel is L'Hotel Europa at Gare Saint Sauveur. Here you can stay in a former engine room and other uniquely designed hotel rooms. Bookings are not available through regular booking sites, but only through their own (French) website. Click here to view the hotel >>. Good luck ;-)!
* A good hotel in the heart of Lille is the Best Western Why hotel (yes, a chain… but believe me this is a modern hotel and one of the best in the centre of Lille!).
* B&B Villa Paula This super-deluxe hotel is housed in an Art Deco villa, a 15-minute drive from Lille. It features a beautiful interior and a lovely garden with a jacuzzi in the summer.
Food & drinks | Lille City Guide
For foodies, Lille is a must! Like most French cities, you can enjoy delicious food. The best restaurants in Lille are located in the circle of streets: Rue Royale, Rue Doudin, Rue des Bouchers, and Rue Basse.
Some restaurant hotspots in Lille that you shouldn't miss are:
* For an extensive dinner or lunch, go to the super nice restaurant flower pot.
* Do you like good coffee? Then don't miss Caffeine Coffee not on your route to explore Lille.
* Enjoy a glass and a plate of oysters at the end of the afternoon The Huitiere.
* For tasty burgers and other bar food, go to the vintage cafe Berliner.
* Gare Saint Sauveur is a creative spot for a relaxed Sunday lunch. Afterwards, you can head straight to the art exhibition.
* At restaurant and urban art gallery Basilic Cafe eat your delicious steak tartar (and more!).
Also nice are: Gusto Mio (Italian), Elizabeth's (cake), L'Atelier Gourmand (traditional), Meert (cake), La Bottega (pizza), Tous Les Jours Dimanche (traditional), Le Bellerose (bar food), Cafe Livres (book cafe), Pinocchio (Italian), Leontine (epicerie).
Shopping | Lile City Guide
Bring your plastic money, because Lille is a great place to shop. And I mean really great! You'll find most of the high street brands in the big mall Near the station. It's more fun to explore the narrow streets in search of small vintage shops and other boutiques. Here you'll find unique shops as well as brands like APC, Zadig & Voltaire, and Sandro.
The best shopping streets in Lille at a glance:
Rue de la Grande Chaussée (for big names like Louis Vuitton and Hermès), Rue de la Clef (more boutiques and trendy), Rue Basse (lots of antique shops), Rue Masurel (lots of boutiques), Rue Nationale, Rue de la Vieille Comédie (Sandro, among others), Place Rihou. Feel free to zigzag through the streets!
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