{"id":27020,"date":"2020-05-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/uncategorized-en-gb\/lille"},"modified":"2022-05-10T15:18:09","modified_gmt":"2022-05-10T15:18:09","slug":"lille","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/en-gb\/countries-en-gb\/france-en-gb\/lille\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Things To Do in Lille"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Crowded places such as Paris and Venice have made many travelers feel like they need to escape to underrated destinations for a well-deserved breather. Enter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/travel\/lilld?utm_source=omio-magazine&amp;utm_medium=magazine&amp;utm_campaign=city_guides&amp;utm_content=CG_Lille\">Lille<\/a>. Just one hour away by train from tourism heavyweights such as Paris and London, this city is a great alternative for a cool getaway that doesn\u2019t have a been-there-done-that feel\u2014we\u2019re looking at you Paris and London. And the best part of it all is that Lille can go head to head with some of those iconic cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lille has been transforming for a while, developing a personality that centers on creativity. It was named 2020\u2019s World Design Capital, the first city in France to receive the honor. This is also France\u2019s fourth-largest city, with Neoclassical and Gothic architecture, French and Belgian cuisine, and a diverse population\u2014some locals say it includes close to 100 nationalities. It\u2019s official: Lille is now the cool place to be.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        Lille      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n     Tickets to Lille  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For the most delectable cuisine in Lille, Rue du Gand is the answer. Some of the best restaurants in the city are found in this famous street, many right next to each other and some even serving the same dishes. Take Les Ptiots and Estaminet Chez la Vieille, both known for their carbonnades flamandes, a dish featuring meat cooked in amber beer and served with gingerbread and beet sugar. The word estaminet means \u201cthe place\u201d and this Flemish eatery is a restaurant filled with nostalgia and old-world charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>La Ducasse is another estaminet worth trying during a visit to Lille. It has a moody vibe with dark wood and vintage posters. It also cooks up a storm in the form of potjevleesch, a Flemish dish from the north of France and Belgium. It consists of different marinated cuts of meat, mostly rabbit and chicken. The meat is marinated with beer or white wine, seasoned with spices and then cooked in a covered pottery mold known as a terrine. Then vinegar gelatin is added for a jellied consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for bars, Lille\u2019s creative class seems to favor hip boites such as L\u2019Illustration Caf\u00e9 on Rue Royale, filled with Art Nouveau pieces and exhibits from local artists. It is usually packed with musicians, writers and painters conversing over long drinks. This is an ideal spot to read a book with a cup of coffee during the day and then go back for a beer and conversation at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, a stop by M\u00e9ert means that a sampling of Lille\u2019s authentic food has been accomplished. This waffle house and tea room is famous for its Madagascar vanilla gaufres (waffles) which they have been making since 1677. With an almost mythical reputation\u2014many a food writer and critic has raved about these baked delights\u2014the gaufres are thin but crispy. They also make chocolates, candies and cakes, which are all on display inside a historic building styled with gilded and coffered ceilings. Wrought iron balconies can be found throughout the interior and exterior. The store is divided into three separate areas: one for waffles and candy products, another for the cakes and another for the gourmet restaurant and tea room. The shop has become so popular that the owners have expanded beyond the border of Lille to Paris, London and Brussels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lille2_square_topleft-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4351\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lille2_square_topleft.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/lille2_square_topleft\/\" class=\"wp-image-4351\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Traditional meat dishes are a must when it comes to dining at La Ducasse. Credit: La Ducasse<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lille3_square_topright-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4411\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lille3_square_topright.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/lille3_square_topright\/\" class=\"wp-image-4411\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">L\u2019Illustration Cafe is the perfect reading or meetup spot with an artsy feel. Credit: L\u2019Illustration Cafe<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lille4_square_bottomleft.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4435\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lille4_square_bottomleft.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/lille4_square_bottomleft\/\" class=\"wp-image-4436\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The best of Lille\u2019s sweet treats can be found in M\u00e9ert. Credit: M\u00e9ert<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lille5_square_bottomright.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4417\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lille5_square_bottomright.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/lille5_square_bottomright\/\" class=\"wp-image-4418\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">M\u00e9ert\u2019s waffle house and tea room ooze elegance, from its decor to its desserts. Credit: M\u00e9ert<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Play<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lille\u2019s old town is where the shopping happens. Visitors flock to stores like Momentum on Rue des Mollettes for pieces by local designers. This concept shop displays artwork and encourages visitors to engage in conversation with the curator as a way to connect and better understand art. Pick up a ceramic vase or sculpture, or furniture if you have a way of getting it home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Book lovers will rejoice in the stalls inside la Vieille Bourse, the former stock exchange turned cultural courtyard. There are several bouquinistes (booksellers) who have been here since the \u201880s, selling not just books, but also comics and movie posters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Palais des Beaux Arts opened in 1892 as Lille\u2019s official museum of fine arts. It contains one of the largest art collections in France and is well regarded for its 15th- and 20th-century works by Manet, Goya and Rembrandt. Explore the more than 70,000 square feet of antiquities, sculptures and pottery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a pleasing respite from the hustle and bustle, head to the Jardin Vauban. Since 1863, people have been flocking to this eight-acre English garden with its verdant lawns, picturesque grottos, lush waterfalls and abundant flora. Meander through its gently sloping paths where you\u2019ll come across statues dedicated to Symbolist poet Albert Samain as well as general Charles de Gaulle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lille6_square_topleft.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4369\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lille6_square_topleft.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/lille6_square_topleft\/\" class=\"wp-image-4369\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Lille boasts marvelous architecture around every corner. Credit: Steven Lasry\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lille7_square_topright-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4363\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lille7_square_topright.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/lille7_square_topright\/\" class=\"wp-image-4363\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Palais des Beaux Arts is lille\u2019s renowned fine art museum. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lille8_square_bottomleft-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4387\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lille8_square_bottomleft.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/lille8_square_bottomleft\/\" class=\"wp-image-4387\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The Vieille Bourse Market is a second-hand book market full of gems to discover. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lille9_square_bottomright-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4375\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lille9_square_bottomright.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/lille9_square_bottomright\/\" class=\"wp-image-4375\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Having a beer of coffee on one of Lille\u2019s many squares is the perfect way to spend a sunny day. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clarance Hotel<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Stately and modern, the Clarance Hotel features a clean and minimalist design with a hearty dose of extravagance. Although it\u2019s a five-star boutique hotel with a Michelin-starred restaurant, the Clarance is one of the most affordable hotels in town. Set in an 18th-century townhouse, the hotel features a wood-paneled library, a colorful garden, and an organic herb bed. A classic and ornate staircase works with the rope-like bohemian chandelier that floats above it. Minimal furniture matches elaborate wallpaper. Guests can rent free bikes to discover the neighborhood and reach Rue Royale for a bite to eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lille10_left-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4393\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lille10_left.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/lille10_left\/\" class=\"wp-image-4393\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Although Clarance Hotel offers a luxurious stay as well as a Michelin-starred restaurant, it won\u2019t break the bank. Credit: Clarance Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lille11_right-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4429\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lille11_right.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/lille11_right\/\" class=\"wp-image-4429\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Clarance Hotel stuns with pristine gardens and a romantic setting. Credit: Clarance Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">L\u2019Hermitage Gantois<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>L&#8217;Hermitage Gantois was Lille\u2019s first five-star hotel, and surprisingly, their rates are very affordable. A steeped Flemish roof dominates the exterior, a glass ceiling adorns the bar inside and modern art invigorates the hallways. The hotel is found in a quiet part of Rue de Paris and is just a few minutes away from Grand Place and the Palais des Beaux-Arts. It has a restaurant, spa, indoor pool, sauna and a small museum. There\u2019s also a chapel and leafy courtyard for quiet moments of reflection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lille12_left-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4357\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lille12_left.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/lille12_left\/\" class=\"wp-image-4357\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">L\u2019Hermitage Gantois offers affordable rooms for your stay. Credit: L\u2019Hermitage Gantois<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lille13_right-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4423\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lille13_right.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/lille13_right\/\" class=\"wp-image-4423\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The hotel is close to the Palais des Beaux-Arts, but maintains a tranquil atmosphere. Credit: L\u2019Hermitage Gantois<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        Lille      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n     Tickets to Lille  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Hotel by Best Western<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A funkier option in Lille is Why Hotel by Best Western, located just a minute away from the Lille tourist office and a few minutes from the shopping sector on Rue Bethune. The front desk is made of kitchen units from the \u201850s and an old steamer trunk serves as a champagne fridge. This quirky theme is repeated in its architecture, with oval windows resembling a honeycomb. Guests can take instant snaps in the photo booth in the lobby or work off all that good food at the 24-hour gym.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lille14_left-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4399\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lille14_left.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/lille14_left\/\" class=\"wp-image-4399\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Why Hotel is a funkier option, situated in the heart of Lille\u2019s tourist center. Credit: Why hotel by Best Western<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lille15_right-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4405\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lille15_right.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/lille15_right\/\" class=\"wp-image-4405\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Why Hotel boasts quirky decor as well as a lively atmosphere. Credit: Why hotel by Best Western<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Skip Paris. 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