Fodor's Travel: 12 Reasons to Visit Lille, France
Nov. 3, 2018
The nicest people in France!
As the capital of French Flanders, Lille has its own distinct identity. Here, the beverage of choice is beer over wine. The architecture is classically Flemish more than it is French. And the locals are known for being among the friendliest in the country. Just 80 minutes away by train from London, an hour from Paris and 35 minutes from Brussels, Lille boasts its own unique character thanks to a Flemish, Burgundian, and Spanish past that reveals itself through red-brick buildings, medieval structures, and cobblestone streets. One of the city’s biggest claims to fame? Hosting the largest open-air flea market in Europe every fall. The year 2018 also marks Lille’s 350th anniversary as a French city following years of Spanish rule. Here are 12 reasons why you’ll want to add Lille to your France itinerary.
