The neo classic style Opera is located on the la place
du Theatre. |
The Credit Lyonnais tower was built by Christian de
Portzamparc in the parc Henri Matisse. |
La place du general de Gaulle, born in Lille in 1890,
with its numerous cafes's terraces, crowded day and
night is the usual rendez vous of the Lillois. |
Musee des Hospices Comtesse, created by Jeanne de Flandres,
is an ancient hospital and dates back 1237. |
Notre Dame de la Treille cathedral stands place Gillerson. |
The belfry of the Town Hall is a symbol of liberty of
the cities of the Noth area. On its low part are sculpted
the founding giants of the city, Lyderic and Phinaert. |
The Vauban gardens are a green circle around the town,
replacing the former remparts. |
The open air market Wazemmes takes place on Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Sundays on place de la Nouvelle Aventure
and around the church Saint Pierre and Saint Paul. |
The famous braderie takes place once a year, the 1st
week-end of September and it is the biggest in Europe. |
An "estaminet" is much more than a classic
cafe, you come here for enjoying a beer and meet your
friends.
Did you know that the subway of Lille, the
Val, had the first automated cars in the world ? It
was decorated by outstanding artists like sculptor Cesar.
Many important people are born in Lille or in the
nearby are : general de Gaulle, the painter Henri Matisse
and the famous singer Line Renaud. |
