last edited Apr 20, 2020
Tips for Lille
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Among the interesting sites to see within a sixty-kilometre radius of Lille:
Arras
The capital of Pas-de-Calais offers a charming city centre in Flemish-Baroque style. This is complemented by a military heritage ranging from Vauban’s citadel to First World War sites, including numerous underground tunnels.
The capital of Pas-de-Calais offers a charming city centre in Flemish-Baroque style. This is complemented by a military heritage ranging from Vauban’s citadel to First World War sites, including numerous underground tunnels.
Bergues
A town with long ramparts and a belfry listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, like many others in the region.
A town with long ramparts and a belfry listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, like many others in the region.
Douai
The sub-prefecture of the Nord department has preserved some remnants of its military past (arsenal, cannon foundry, fortifications), two collegiate churches, and a magnificent UNESCO-listed belfry.
The sub-prefecture of the Nord department has preserved some remnants of its military past (arsenal, cannon foundry, fortifications), two collegiate churches, and a magnificent UNESCO-listed belfry.
Lewarde
At the heart of the mining basin, this large village is home to the Lewarde Historical Mining Centre.
At the heart of the mining basin, this large village is home to the Lewarde Historical Mining Centre.
Vimy Memorial
Canada's most important First World War memorial. Other traces of the 1917 Battle of Vimy, including trenches, tunnels, and an interpretation centre.
Canada's most important First World War memorial. Other traces of the 1917 Battle of Vimy, including trenches, tunnels, and an interpretation centre.
and on the Belgian side...
Kortrijk
An old Flemish city not far from Lille, known for its UNESCO-listed belfry and béguinage, both recognized under these monument categories in Flanders and/or Wallonia.
An old Flemish city not far from Lille, known for its UNESCO-listed belfry and béguinage, both recognized under these monument categories in Flanders and/or Wallonia.
Tournai
One of Belgium’s oldest cities. Among the historic buildings in its charming centre, its belfry and cathedral are both UNESCO World Heritage sites.
One of Belgium’s oldest cities. Among the historic buildings in its charming centre, its belfry and cathedral are both UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Ypres
Close to the French border, Ypres is primarily known for the battles that took place here during World War I. Several memorials, museums, and monuments commemorate the events, as does its charming rebuilt city centre in its own way.
Close to the French border, Ypres is primarily known for the battles that took place here during World War I. Several memorials, museums, and monuments commemorate the events, as does its charming rebuilt city centre in its own way.