Grand-Place et Vieille Bourse
Lille's main square, lined with Flemish façades. The courtyard of the Vieille Bourse hosts second-hand book stalls.
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Lille: airports, things to do and where to stay
Lille, the capital of French Flanders, blends Flemish architecture, a lively old town and a strong food tradition. It is 1 hour by train from Paris and under 40 min from Brussels.
Lille airports
From the airport to central Lille
Lille-Lesquin airport is about 8 km from central Lille.
Navette Aéroport - Lille centre
Direct shuttle to the station district (Lille Flandres and Lille Europe) in about 20 min, every day.
Ilévia 68
City bus to 4 Cantons - Stade Pierre Mauroy station, connecting with metro line 1.
Taxi
Rank outside the terminal. The ride to central Lille takes about 20 min.
Lille
Things to do in Lille
Palais des Beaux-Arts
One of France's great fine arts museums, with works by Rubens, Goya and Delacroix.
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Vieux-Lille
The old quarter, with cobbled streets, 17th-century brick houses, shops and estaminets.
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Citadelle de Lille
Star-shaped fortress designed by Vauban, surrounded by the large Bois de Boulogne park.
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Beffroi de l'hôtel de ville
A 104 m belfry, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a viewpoint over the city.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Lille?
Lille is served by Lille-Lesquin (LIL).
How far is the airport from central Lille?
Lille-Lesquin airport is about 8 km from central Lille.
How do I get from the airport to central Lille?
From Lille-Lesquin airport you can take Navette Aéroport - Lille centre (bus), Ilévia 68 (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Lille?
Highlights of Lille include Grand-Place et Vieille Bourse, Palais des Beaux-Arts, Vieux-Lille, Citadelle de Lille, and Beffroi de l'hôtel de ville.
Photo credits
- Grand-Place et Vieille Bourse: Velvet, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Palais des Beaux-Arts: Velvet, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Vieux-Lille: B.navez, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Citadelle de Lille: Jiel Beaumadier (http://jiel.b.free.fr), CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Beffroi de l'hôtel de ville: Velvet, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons