Aerial view of the Porte de Paris in Lille, surrounded by Haussmann-style buildings and green spaces, taken from the belfry of the Hôtel de Ville.
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You’ve come to the right city. Lille sits at the crossroads of Europe : 1 hour from Paris, 35 minutes from Brussels, 90 minutes from London by Eurostar and it has a lot more to offer than a congress venue.
Flemish architecture, world-class gastronomy, vibrant nightlife and easy-to-navigate neighbourhoods: between two sessions, Lille will surprise you.
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Address: 1 Boulevard des Cités Unies, 59777 Lille, France
Website: Lille Grand Palais
Lille Grand Palais is located in Euralille, a modern business district just steps from both Lille-Flandres and Lille-Europe train stations, and directly connected to the metro network. The venue is easy to reach on foot, by metro (line 2, Lille Grand Palais station) or by bus.
For all practical congress information, visit the official ESPGHAN 2026 website.
By metro
Line M2, station Lille Grand Palais, right at the entrance. Tickets available from machines in every station.
On foot
Both train stations Lille-Flandres and Lille-Europe are a 10-minute walk from the venue.
By bike
V’Lille self-service bikes have stations throughout the city centre, including near the venue and both train stations.
V'lille station
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Metro
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Lille is one of France’s great gastronomic cities, here’s how to navigate it
La Cour de Chtite Brigitte: warm, quintessentially northern
Le Broc: generous cheese specialities, convivial atmosphere
Bloempot: locavore, produce-driven, strong culinary identity, Florent Ladeyn
Les Oiseaux: elegant, discreet, ideal for a work dinner
Suzanne: refined cuisine, bright setting
Le Fossile: on-trend, modern cooking
Le Clarence: the pinnacle of Lille gastronomy, two Michelin stars
Le Cerisier: Michelin star, a sure bet
Rouge Barre: creative, refined, excellent value
Le Braque: elegant, ideal for a professional dinner
La Capsule: craft beer reference, always lively
Nū Restaurant: rooftop + DJ, perfect afterwork
Bar The View: cocktails + views over the Opéra & Vieille Bourse
Mama Shelter: well-known rooftop, open and relaxed
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From congress hall to open air in minutes
The city’s largest green lung, framed by Vauban fortifications and the Bois de Boulogne. The perfect morning run, a 3 km loop that clears the head before a full day of sessions.
Three hectares of lawns and tree-lined paths right in the city centre, ideal for a 20-minute lunch break away from screens and conference rooms.
Gentle riverside paths running along the waterway, great for cycling or a peaceful walk when you need to step back from the programme.
Napoleon Bridge Deule Oeil
Parc de la Citadelle
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A few Lille essentials to carry home
Gaufre Meert Grand Place
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Biere Vieux Lille
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Lille’s most iconic sweet: a delicate, softly perfumed waffle from a shop that has been tempting passersby since 1761.
The unmissable duo. Grab a paper cone of fries and pair it with a Ch’ti, Ambre des Flandres or any craft beer from a local taproom. That’s Lille.
Our Tourist Office and gift shop, housed in a medieval palace on Place Rihour. Pick up a city map, book a guided tour, or find the perfect souvenir.
Book guided tours, museum tickets and activities before you arrive and discover everything the Lille metropolitan area has to offer.
Imperial Medium Bus
What if this professional trip was only the beginning? Here’s everything to discover when you come back for pleasure this time.
