Historic Center Travel Guide
Lille
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Popular places to visit
Lille Grand Square
You can learn about the history of Lille when you stop by Lille Grand Square. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Rihour Square
You can learn about the history of Lille with a visit to Rihour Square. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Le Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Le Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille in Lille. While in this trendy area, find time to visit its shops.
Old Stock Exchange
You can learn about the history of Lille with a stop at Old Stock Exchange. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Opera House
You can make plans for a show at Opera House during your trip to Lille. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this trendy area.
Porte de Paris
You can find out about the history of Lille when you stop by Porte de Paris. While in this trendy area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
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Lille: 24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass
Lille: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone
Vieux Lille 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Historic Center
OKKO Hotels Lille Centre
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025
Mercure Lille Centre Grand Place
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025
Grand Hotel Bellevue
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Hotel Carlton
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025
Moxy Lille City
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025
L'Hermitage Gantois, Autograph Collection
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Center
Lille Centre Ville
Art galleries, museums and historical sites highlight some notable features of Lille Centre Ville. Make a stop by Porte de Paris or Le Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Mairie de Lille Station or Rihour Station to get around town.
Vauban Esquermes
Vauban Esquermes is well liked for its bars and zoo. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Zoo Lille and Citadel of Lille are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Port de Lille Station or Cormontaigne Station to get around.
Old Lille
Shopping, historical sites and restaurants are some highlights of Old Lille. Make a stop by Lille Cathedral or Le Musée de la Maison Natale de Charles de Gaulle while you're exploring.
Wazemmes
The restaurants and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Wazemmes. Braderie Lille and Theater Sebastopol are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Wazemmes Station or Gambetta Station to get around the larger area.
Vauban - Wazemmes
Vauban - Wazemmes is a destination travellers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at Wazemmes Station or Gambetta Station to explore sights like Braderie Lille.
Lille-Moulins
Appreciated for its restaurants and gardens, you might consider exploring Lille-Moulins. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Jardin des Plantes de Lille, and jump on the metro at Porte d'Arras Station or Porte de Douai Station to get around the city.
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