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11 tips for Lille: fun, tasty and surprisingly close by

29 April 2025

Lille. A city that has exactly what you are looking for on a short trip: French character, Belgian conviviality and just enough wonderment to completely immerse yourself in something new. Just a few hours' drive from the Netherlands, a city full of art, food, atmosphere and original places awaits you that will make you long to return. In this blog, we give you 11 tips for a wonderful time in Lille. From the most beautiful museums to secret streets, and from must-eat patisseries to the best markets.