Things to do in  Lille

Lille is the capital of the Hauts-de-France region and is located near the Belgian border. It is a lively university city and cultural hub. It’s renowned for the Flemish-inspired architecture of its Old Town, its vibrant nightlife scene, and its boundary-pushing art museums.

There’s much to do in vibrant Lille. Begin your day exploring its Old Town, Vieux Lille (including highlights like the UNESCO-listed Lille Town Hall) on foot. In the afternoon, visit an art museum such as the Lille Museum of Fine Arts before enjoying dinner and drinks out on the town.

There’s plenty to do beyond Lille’s central Old Town. The Citadel is a major military landmark dating to the 17th century, while top museums—including La Piscine Museum and Lille Métropole Museum of Modern, Contemporary and Outsider Art—are located on the outskirts. Neighboring Roubaix boasts historical landmarks and cycling history, too.

Yes, Lille is absolutely worth visiting. The city is sizable for France, and its historic Old Town is packed with medieval landmarks and home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As a university city, Lille is also vibrant, with cutting-edge museums and top-rated restaurants.

Yes, Lille is a very nice city. Its Old Town, Vieux Lille, is renowned for scenic cobblestone streets, Flemish-inspired medieval architecture, and highlights like the UNESCO-listed Town Hall. Its Michelin-starred restaurants, many leading art museums, shopping streets, and markets are further draws.

Yes, Lille is a great place for tourists, though compared to hubs like Paris and Lyon, it is an underrated destination. Visitors who make the trip will discover plenty to be impressed by, from Lille’s UNESCO site and medieval Old Town to its dynamic restaurant, shopping, and cultural scenes.