Lille is the perfect destination for a day trip or weekend break, situated just an hour and a half drive from the Eurotunnel terminal in Calais. There’s arrange of sights to see, but deVere France recommends the following.

There are many monuments in the city, but the ones that are definitely worth a visit are:

Citadel
A true city within a city, surrounded by bastions in the shape of a five-pointed star, The Citadel is a masterpiece of fortification, urban art and French architecture. The Lille Citadel is still occupied by the army and may only be visited as part of a guided tour.

Palais des Beaux Arts
This Fine Arts Museum is considered to be the second largest general-interest museum in France. Rubens, Van Dyck, Goa and Delacroix are just a few of the collections that can be viewed.

Vieux Lille - Old Town
Remarkably restored, with its historic buildings, Vieux Lille is one of the most picturesque districts of Lille and is teeming with boutiques, art galleries, cafes and restaurants.

If walking around the historical landmarks of Lille leaves you a little thirsty, take a well-deserved rest by stopping off for a coffee at The Grand Place Plaza, the beating heart of the City.

If you are more in the mood for shopping rather than seeing the sights, Lille has it all. From wandering around the antique stores in Old Lille to haggling over flowers, food and fashion in the Wazemmes Market place. This is the ideal place to spend all day getting those perfect holiday presents for family and friends. This is one of the largest markets in France and perhaps one of the liveliest with up to 600 vendors and 70,000 on some Sundays. Vibrant and with a "Soho" atmosphere, you'll often hear buskers playing their various instruments.

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