The buildings all have a Flemish style and there are sidewalk cafes all around. More

Why can't the British manage through traffic like this! The route was marked with bollards and the vehicles were willing to allow pedestrians to cross. Good range of cafes and restaurants and plenty of space. More

Even though the weather wasn't good on Saturday 28th April, i have seen the Grand Place at the height of summer and on a cold dank grey June day !! YES June!!. The Square is at the heart of Lille, and you know you are there by the many people who come to visit the many cafes and restaurants. The... More

Many little side streets to get lost down with new things to discover at each and every turn. You will very likely find a lovely restaurant, cafe, or boutique shop to spend many a euro in. More

Similar to Bruges, the Grand Place has loads of shops (a good FNAC especially and a large Furet Du Nord shop - the largest bookshop in Europe apparently!) A must on your visit to Lille! More

Great place to sit and people watch over a cafe creme, even if it is very commercialised More

Charming buildings surround the square and restaurants spill out into the square on sunny days. Great for sitting out, taking a coffee or something stronger and planning what to do in Lille ! More

I believe it is the most famous place in Lille old town and as you can imagine lots of tourists and young people walking and chatting there. The surrounding buildings are quite magnificent and have lots of characters. It was a good walk with my 4 year-old daughter but just beware if you go further north a bit where all... More

Wonderful place to people watch with a nice beer in the sunshine More