WALKING TOUR ⭐️ PREMIUM AUDIO TOUR

Lille: A Tapestry Of Time And Elegance

An audio guided tour by Jenny Multilingual, The Tourist

Welcome to Lille! On this GPS guided audio tour, we will visit 18 stops on a route of 7.64km. This tour focusses mainly on general tourism.

Locatello is an app where you can generate personal audio guided tours. Set your preferred distance, guide, language and theme, and a guided tour is created on the spot.

Tour Sights 📸

place du Général-de-Gaulle

Sight A historic square in Lille, named after General Charles de Gaulle, that holds a variety of architectural styles from the 17th to the 20th century, including the Vieille Bourse and the Colonne de la Déesse commemorative monument.

Lille Cathedral

Sight A Gothic Revival Catholic cathedral and basilica in Lille, built in honor of the Virgin Mary and featuring a 12th-century statue with miraculous properties.

Place Gilleson

Sight A historic square named Place Gilleson, located on the former site of a medieval motte, where a castle once stood.

Hospice Comtesse

Former Hospital A 17th-century hospice, originally built in 1236 by Joan, Countess of Flanders, now a museum showcasing ceramics, paintings, and furniture to explore the history of the hospice.

Place des Patiniers

Sight A historic square in Lille, the Place des Patiniers appears to have originated from the construction of the Courtrai gate in 1145 as part of the city's first expansion. It is situated at the intersection of Rue de la Clef and Rue des Arts and serves as a hub in the Vieux-Lille quarter.

Saint-Maurice church

Church A Gothic-style hall church with construction spanning over four centuries, from the 14th to the 19th century. Made a monument historique in 1914, it showcases stunning architecture.

Gantois Hospice

Former Hospital A former hospital, the Gantois Hospice is an ancient building comprising a sickroom, chapel, and cloister, featuring a 15th-century crucifix and art fragments, now housing a luxurious hotel, the Hermitage Gantois.

Paris Gate

Sight Paris Gate, a triumphal arch, has two distinct facades: the city entrance on the south side, created by Simon Vollant in the late 17th century, and the city exit on the rue Pierre-Mauroy, built between 1888 and 1892. The arch features a classic tripartite composition, with a central body flanked by columns, ornate figures, and a monumental entrance.

Belfry of Lille

Sight A clock tower and the most prominent landmark in Lille, the Belfry of Lille is a 104m-tall, Art Deco-inspired structure with a neo-Flemish style, blending modern and regional architectural elements. It is the highest town hall building in France and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Lille-Flandres station

Sight A railway station in Lille, France, serving as the main terminal for SNCF Intercity and regional trains, with a vast array of high-speed, intercity, and regional services connecting to various destinations in France, Belgium, and beyond.