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Lille's artistic effervescence Discover our cultural offer

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European Capital of Culture in 2004, Lille and its metropolitan area are a true example of artistic and cultural innovation. The city has capitalized on this recognition to make these fields an integral part of its event programming.

Ideas for outings

The Lille Tourist Office has the best ideas for your cultural outings. Hidden or unusual addresses, activities to do on your own, with family or friends, get ready to have a great time!

Palace of Fine ArtsPalace of Fine Arts
©Palace of Fine Arts|Laurent Javoy - Hello Lille
Cultural routes to follow
Lille’s museums offer a wide range of cultural experiences. Whether you’re a lover of art, history or science, there’s sure to be one to satisfy your curiosity!
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Lille OperaLille Opera
©Lille Opera|Laurent Javoy - Hello Lille
Concert halls
With its eclectic cultural program, not a day goes by without a show being performed here or there, in a huge concert hall as well as an intimate café-theater. Ambiences jostle...
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Braderie De Lille 2023Braderie De Lille
©Braderie De Lille|Laurent Javoy - Hello Lille
Calendar of major events
Lille hosts a growing number of sporting, cultural and gastronomic events every year. As well as the Lille braderie, there are a number of not-to-be-missed events throughout...
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Experiences to live

City Tour to visit the city and its districts

Climb aboard a convertible coach equipped with a guided audio-video system available in 9 languages to discover Lille’s must-sees. Our driver’s commentary will complete your experience!

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Guided tour of Old Lille the must-have

Let us guide you through the city’s nerve center. From the Grand Place to Notre-Dame de la Treille Cathedral, learn the history of Lille’s most emblematic landmarks.

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Visit the belfry City Hall

Climb the first 100 steps of this brick-and-concrete colossus before reaching its authentic elevator. 300 steps later, get a 360° view of Lille and its surroundings.

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Experience Lille through our activities

Explore Lille and its many facets

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©Lille town hall belfry|Laurent Javoy - Hello Lille
Belfries and Town Hall
Braderie De Lille 2023Braderie De Lille
©Braderie De Lille|Laurent Javoy - Hello Lille
Lille flea market
Wazemmes marketWazemmes market
©Wazemmes market|Maxime Dufour Photographies - Lille Tourisme
Market appointments
Sculptures at the foot of the town hall belfrySculptures at the foot of the town hall belfry
©Sculptures at the foot of the town hall belfry|Lille Tourisme
The history of Lille
Guided night tour of the Grand'Place in front of the Théâtre du NordGuided tour
©Guided tour|Olivier Duhamel - Lille Tourisme
Stories and architecture
Entrance to the Palais RihourPalais Rihour
©Palais Rihour|Lille Tourisme
Rihour Palace
Platter of fried mussels and a beerMussels and French fries
©Mussels and French fries|Laurent Ghesquiere - Lille Tourisme
Eating well and enjoying
Palace of Fine ArtsPalace of Fine Arts
©Palace of Fine Arts|Laurent Javoy - Hello Lille
Experiences
Musée Lam de Villeneuve d'AscqMusée Lam de Villeneuve d'Ascq
©Lam Museum|Laurent Javoy - Hello Lille
LaM, museum of modern art
Villa CavroisVilla Cavrois
©Villa Cavrois|Laurent Javoy - Hello Lille
Villa Cavrois
Goddess columnGoddess column
©Goddess column|Laurent Javoy - Hello Lille
Lille in 3 days
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©Lille A Noel 2022 Laurent Javoy 9|Laurent Javoy - Hello Lille
Lille Christmas Market