Grande Place
Grande Place
4.5
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Main square where the magnificent 17th-century Vieille Bourse is located.
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Neighbourhood: Vieux Lille 4
How to get there
- Rihour • 2 min walk
- Gare Lille Flandres • 7 min walk
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1,638 within 3 miles
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265 within 6 miles
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- DavidLille, France1,911 contributionsThumbs up.With loads of cafes and bars, the Grand Place is a great place to chill and watch the world go by. On average the places are on the pricy side but they get a lots of tourist traffic, so can afford to be. Lille has lots of interesting historical architecture and the Grand Place boasts some good examplesVisited October 2023Travelled soloWritten 13 October 2023
- Pauly-101Glasgow, United Kingdom489 contributionsBest meeting placeLovely main square with lots of shops, pubs and restaurants not far away. Found it a pleasant place to spend some time and to meet our party for the Rugby World Cup. Instantly reminded me of the main square in Bruges.Visited September 2023Travelled with familyWritten 18 January 2024
- Candice MSwanley, United Kingdom842 contributionsDon't miss the heart of LilleMain square full of the most beautiful buildings, together with shops and many restaurants. Central fountain is a meeting point for locals. Must see and try to spend some time just enjoying the architecture and the atmosphere.Visited July 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 26 July 2024
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Chiara
Lille, France209 contributions
Mar 2021
The place is impressive, very spacious and the old style makes its charm. I recommend to come in December when the “ grande roue “ ( great wheel) is up.
Many restaurants and stores are accessible from there.
Many restaurants and stores are accessible from there.
Written 10 March 2021
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Léa Pouille
Lille, France201 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
The grand place of Lille, or place of the goddess, a must-see place if you come to stay in Lille. You can sit all around the fountain to have a bite to eat, it is surrounded by restaurants, bars, bookstores such as Ferret du Nord or Fnac... The night offers a beautiful spectacle because all the facades are illuminated. The Christmas period, although refreshing, is a very good time to visit the main square: there is a route in which you can take lots of souvenir photos, as well as a Ferris wheel which offers a superb view of Lille!
Written 3 November 2023
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Washington DC, DC1,216 contributions
May 2022
Central Square of Lille and Old Town, nice to admire and walk around. Fountain in the center operating during the warmer months and you'll see plenty of shops and restaurants to stop in at. It's located a short walk from the central train station (Gare de Lille-Flandres).
Written 5 October 2022
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David
Lille, France1,911 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
With loads of cafes and bars, the Grand Place is a great place to chill and watch the world go by. On average the places are on the pricy side but they get a lots of tourist traffic, so can afford to be.
Lille has lots of interesting historical architecture and the Grand Place boasts some good examples
Lille has lots of interesting historical architecture and the Grand Place boasts some good examples
Written 13 October 2023
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Cristina
15 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
You cannot miss to visit this place! Definitely one of the nicest sightseeing spots in Lille. The architecture of Grand Place is very close to the flemish style of the main square in Brussels. By night is also awesome.
Written 30 August 2021
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Candice M
Swanley, UK842 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Main square full of the most beautiful buildings, together with shops and many restaurants. Central fountain is a meeting point for locals. Must see and try to spend some time just enjoying the architecture and the atmosphere.
Written 26 July 2024
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Pauly-101
Glasgow, UK489 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
Lovely main square with lots of shops, pubs and restaurants not far away. Found it a pleasant place to spend some time and to meet our party for the Rugby World Cup. Instantly reminded me of the main square in Bruges.
Written 18 January 2024
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Vanderheuvel
Brussels14 contributions
It's like being in Flanders, on the Belgian side of the border. With a harmonic combination of buildings from different periods, the Grand-Place is still at the centre of the town's life. Just in the middle of the shopping area, with plenty of cafés all around, there is no way of skipping the Grand-Place if you are in Lille for a few days. And no reason either. During my stay in Lille, I crossed the Grand-Place on purpose several times per day. And when I was tired of walking and had nothing special to do, I sat there and watched life going.
Written 24 June 2009
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FineChoc T
Belgrade, Serbia14 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
This is a lovely square in a lovely little city. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is the crazy amount of garbage that is filling the streets. Sometimes it is even hard to breathe. Other than that, it's great. Lovely restaurants that are not that expensive are all over the place.
Written 15 February 2014
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johnnymac1875
Birmingham, UK45 contributions
Dec 2013 • Couples
Excellent market until end of Dec,some good stuff and very helpful people. Around place buildings are impressive
Written 6 January 2014
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Bonjour , je reste interrogé par cette description en premier temps "il fait froid !" pas en tout cas depuis avril , "et puis il y a des Lillois " s'il n'apprécie pas les Lillois il ne vient pas chez eux , mais attention des Lillois il y en a partout ! comme des mendiants d'ailleurs !
Written 8 May 2018
Does anyone know if there are any events planned for New Years Eve in Lille? or can anyone recommend a resturant with NYE menu and music?
Written 29 November 2016
As a disabled driver can I park easily and use my scooter?
Written 20 June 2016
For disabled Drivers: be aware! Parking your car close is possible but not in the direct neighborhood. (5 min walk).
Written 1 July 2016
MARIE L
Rixheim, France
Y A T-il un petit train pour découvrir la ville de Lille? et ou ce trouve le départ a partir de la grande place
Written 3 July 2015
Pas à ma connaissance. Mais le Vieux-Lille est à 3mn à pied de la Grand' Place, et se découvre vraiment mieux en flanant à pied...
Written 6 September 2015
Le plus chouette: Gare de Lille-Flandres, puis remonter à pied la rue Faidherbe jusqu'à la place de l'Opera, traverser la Vieille Bourse et vous y êtes ;-)
Le plus rapide: métro arrêt Rihour, et la Grand' Place est à 100m de la sortie du métro
Written 6 September 2015
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