Will find myself alone in Lille for two days. Looking for recommendations for things to do and see (besides visiting cafes). Shopping, off-the beaten path sights and places to stay. Merci!
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Historic Savannah, GA
1450 posts
The Musée des Beaux-Arts is one of the best in France. Certainly worth a visit.
Notre-Dame de la Treille is both modern and old. I love it.
I recommend either the Hôtel Bellevue or Mercure Grand Place but there is a new Océania that opened up that looks great.
Lille is a gem.
Posted by
Paris
7416 posts
Additionally, Roubaix is worth a side trip for the La Piscine museum, and the Villa Cavrois in Croix is a gem if you are interested in 20th c. architecture.
Posted by
Chicago
9000 posts
We did the two visits Balso suggests above and they were both fascinating. Easy to visit La Piscine on public transport and not difficult to add Villa Cavrois although we were lucky to have someone driving us.
Posted by
Historic Savannah, GA
1450 posts
Absolutely, La Piscine is a must and it's easy to visit either by métro or by tramway.
Posted by
OP
3 posts
Thank you for your recommendations! xo