Vauban Esquermes Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Citadel of Lille
Learn about the local history of Lille with a stop at Citadel of Lille. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

Lille Grand Palais
Learn about the events happening in Lille Grand Palais during your trip to Lille. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

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.

Euralille
During your visit to Lille, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Euralille. Experience the museums and art scene in this trendy 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.

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.
Things to do

Lille: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone

Lille Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone

Vieux Lille 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Vauban Esquermes

Residhotel Lille Vauban
We chose not to pay for breakfast, but still had access to the coffee machine all day! Also, the kitchenette was very useful.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Hotel Lille Europe
A good location close to the main train stations. Check in was seamless and staff on the desk were friendly. Room was perfectly acceptable at the price point and it worked for our overnight stop over.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Séjours & Affaires Lille Europe
Toilet dirty but overall good
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

OKKO Hotels Lille Centre
Stayed in this hotel last minute as we are too tired for the day trip so decide to add another day. Didn’t have toothbrush or charging with me. Asked the reception and they have them! Also I like how they have a self service nibble and drink lounge for free so I can fill up my water bottle whenever ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Lille City Hotel
I grateful for the gentleman I think his name was Jerome? to have checked me into earlier than planned after my arrival from London, UK. I was impressed with how clean my room was.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Rosa Hotel
Breakfast good but not restocked towards end of breakfast period. Staff very friendly. Room small but ok for 2 nights
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Vauban Esquermes

Historic Center
Consider a visit to Rihour Square and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Historic Center. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Rihour Station or Republique Beaux Arts Station.

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.

Bois Blancs
When in Bois Blancs and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Zoo Lille or Citadel of Lille and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bois Blancs Station or Canteleu Station.

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.

Old Lille
Shopping, historical sites and restaurants are some highlights of Old Lille. Make a stop by Le Musée de la Maison Natale de Charles de Gaulle or Hospice Comtesse while you're exploring.

Lille Centre Ville
Art galleries, museums and historical sites highlight some notable features of Lille Centre Ville. Make a stop by Le Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille or La Voix du Nord while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Mairie de Lille Station or Rihour Station to get around town.



