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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.
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.
A historic square named Place Gilleson, located on the former site of a medieval motte, where a castle once stood.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
An underground station, serving as a hub for the two lines of the Lille Metro. It is one of the busiest stations in the network, with over 177,000 daily passengers.
A border train station, Lille-Europe is a SNCF railway station primarily used for international Eurostar and SNCF TGV services, connecting the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, and various French cities.Built in 1993, it provides juxtaposed controls for border checks prior to boarding trains.
A 116m-high office skyscraper, designed by Christian de Portzamparc, known for its unique shape earning it nicknames "the ski boot", "the flipper" or "the L".
A station on the Line 1 of the Lille Metro, inaugurated on April 25, 1983, serving the Madeleine-Caulier square in the Fives district.
A elevated station serving the Moulins quarter, Porte de Valenciennes station was opened on April 1, 1989, and allows passengers to reach the Saint-Vincent-de-Paul hospital. It is served by line 2 and line 52 of the Ilévia network.
A museum founded in 1822, housing zoological and geological collections, and enhanced by ethnographic and industrial objects. It is a popular cultural institution that attracts visitors from around the world.
A Romano-Byzantine-style Ashkenazi Jewish synagogue, built in 1891 and designed by Théophile-Albert Hannotin, it is the oldest synagogue in the department of Nord and one of the few synagogues to have survived intact from the Nazi occupation of France.
Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille is an art museum housing an impressive collection of 17th-century paintings, including works by Rubens, Van Dyck, and Jordaens, as well as other European masters. The museum also features prints, drawings, and antiquities from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.
Place Gilleson