Lille Tourist Office has been awarded the “Accueil Vélo” quality mark, a national certification guaranteeing touring cyclists a high-quality welcome and services along cycle paths. Our premises are equipped to meet the specific needs of cyclists, with a parking lot and repair kit at your disposal. An inflator and emergency equipment are available at the Lille Tourist Office – Place Rihour. Our team will be delighted to provide you with practical information, personalized advice on itineraries, weather and accommodation, as well as suggestions for activities in and around Lille. Come and discover Lille by bike and take full advantage of our services and advice for an unforgettable experience!
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Where to rent a bikein Lille?
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Would you like to rent a bike in Lille? A number of specialized establishments are at your disposal, including :
- Cycling Tour Company (Accueil Vélo quality mark): B’Twin Village, 4 rue du Professeur Langevin / 07 72 39 52 46
- L’Atelier Vélo (Lille Sud Insertion): Avenue Willy Brandt / 03 20 78 80 63
- Le Grand Huit : Pont de la Citadelle, avenue Léon Jouhaut / 06 08 25 74 91
For an even more practical solution, the Ilévia network’s V’Lille service offers quality bicycles for hire that are quick, easy and affordable, enabling you to get around Lille easily. Ready to pedal?
Where to repairyour bike?
Classic bike repairers
- L’Atelier Vélo (Lille Sud Insertion) : Avenue Willy Brandt / 03 20 78 80 63
- La Bici Atelier Vélo: 21, rue Maracci / 06 22 46 03 28
- Btwin Village – Decathlon Cycle Lille: 4, rue Professeur Langevin / 03 20 19 80 80
- Cyclable Lille Centre: 11-13, rue des Arts / 03 20 74 17 58
- Giant Lille Nationale: 96, rue Nationale / 03 20 55 46 57
- Le Hollandais Vélo: 24, rue de la Barre / 07 85 82 77 34
- Decathlon City Lille: 31, rue de Béthune / 03 20 12 12 75
- Les Jantes du Nord: 41, rue Eugène Jacquet / 03 59 50 45 32
- Les Mains Dans Le Guidon Saint-Maurice: 188, rue du Fbg de Roubaix / 09 85 23 64 47
- Les Mains Dans Le Guidon Wazemmes: 166, rue Léon Gambetta / 03 62 52 94 87
- Maison des Mobilités Durables: 188, allée de Liège / 03 20 55 97 95
- Le Moulin à Vélos: 43, rue Edouard Delesalle / 03 20 94 17 92
Electro-mobility
- Repair and Run: 13, place Pierre Mendès France / 06 03 59 99 90
- Top Mobilité: 82, rue d’Artois / 09 80 80 55 14
Electro-mobility and folding bikes
- Altermove: 1, rue des Arts / 03 62 27 94 15
Home repairs
- Cyclofix: 01 76 31 01 47
Near Lille
- Les Mains Dans Le Guidon Lomme: 2, rue Gallieni – Lomme / 09 78 81 35 65
- L’Ours Roux: 145, avenue de la République – La Madeleine / 07 72 21 73 30
- Biclou: 1 bis, rue François Marceau – Hellemmes / 07 66 72 12 38
Where to repair your bike yourself?
In the event of a minor problem on the road, an inflator and emergency equipment are available from the Lille Tourist Office, located on Place Rihour. You can also use the service areas of the Métropole Européenne de Lille. These stations allow you to re-inflate inner tubes, offer orientation maps and provide benches for resting. They are free of charge and self-service, 24 hours a day. In the center of Lille, you’ll find a station on the forecourt of the Lille Flandres train station.
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Accommodationwith the Accueil Vélo quality mark
Accommodation with the Accueil Vélo quality mark in Lille offers a personalised welcome and services tailored to cyclists. Located less than 5 km from cycle routes, they offer dedicated facilities such as bike cleaning, secure areas and advice for your rides. Enjoy a comfortable stay where your bike is as well looked after as you are!
Bicycleson public transport
- Tramway
The tramway accepts bicycles free of charge, up to a limit of two per train, one at each end (head or tail), outside rush hours. Folding bicycles are allowed on the entire network.
- Metro and bus
Bicycles, normal or folding, are not accepted on the metro, nor on the bus. A map of the metropolitan public transport network is available from the Lille Tourist Office reception desk.
- TER
TER trains (Lille Flandres station) accept bicycles (subject to availability), without reservation. They must be placed in the dedicated spaces indicated by a pictogram.
- TGV
- TGV INOUI (Lille Europe and Lille Flandres stations)
Bicycles in a 130 cm x 90 cm bag (front wheel removed) and folding bicycles are accepted free of charge as hand luggage.
- TGV OUIGO (Lille Flandres station)
The “Vélo” option is compulsory (€5), and a luggage locker is available to lighten your load at Lille Europe station: hall 1, Parvis de Rotterdam exit.
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Lille European Metropolis has been awarded the “Destination Innovante et Durable” (Innovative and Sustainable Destination) label, and is committed to responsible tourism.
