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Lille a Destination Committed to Sustainability

Giving your holiday a deeper meaning by choosing responsible tourism—one that considers its environmental, social, and economic impacts—is a choice more and more of us are making.

And you’re in luck: the Lille Metropolitan Area is embracing this approach through the “Innovative and Sustainable Destination” label. Lille’s Metropolitan Tourist Office is also certified with the national “Accueil Vélo” label, which guarantees quality services and a warm welcome for touring cyclists along dedicated bike paths.

Planning an eco-friendly getaway in Lille and its surroundings? We’ve got everything you need to know!

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Plan your stay

Travel to Lille the eco-friendly way

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Eco-friendly accommodation

Eco-friendly restaurants

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Eco-responsible businesses and artisans

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Slow Tourism

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Sustainable culture

Embrace more sustainable tourism

Slow Tourism

Travel at your own pace, meet the locals, explore green spaces… There’s so much to do in and around Lille for visitors looking to embrace slow tourism.

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Reduce my environmental footprint

More and more travellers are choosing responsible tourism, taking into account its environmental, social, and economic impacts. While tourism is about discovery, it also...

The label

Lille Métropole has been awarded the Destination Innovante et Durable label (Innovative and Sustainable Destination) .
This national certification reflects the collective commitment of our destination and its stakeholders to sustainable tourism, made tangible through a wide range of actions.

From eco-certified accommodation to committed restaurants, and events that prioritise soft mobility, an entire ecosystem is working together towards a sustainable future.

Easily accessible thanks to excellent rail connections and efficient public transport, Lille Métropole also puts accessibility and inclusion at the heart of its offer to ensure a smooth experience for all visitors.

More than just a label, it’s a dynamic approach where travellers, residents, and professionals come together to shape the tourism of tomorrow.

Welcome, cycle tourists!

The Lille Metropolitan Tourist Office has been certified with the “Accueil Vélo” (Cyclists Welcome) label.

Our tourist information centres are equipped to meet cyclists’ needs, including bike parking and a repair kit available on-site.

Bike rentals, routes, accommodation – find all the practical info you need to make the most of your stay in Lille by bike!

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