Elena’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A place of memory
Charles de Gaulle was born in Lille, 9 rue Princesse, in the house of his maternal grandparents, on November 22, 1890. The rue Princesse became for the future General de Gaulle the place of family vacations and games with his cousins.
Today classified as a historic monument and labeled Maison des Illustres, it has been the property of the Charles de Gaulle Foundation since 1991. The Charles-de-Gaulle birthplace has been managed and administered by the Department of the North since 2014. Accessible to the public since 1983, it sees its attendance increased each year, exceeding the symbolic bar of 20,000 visitors in 2019.
This house was the place of family reunion throughout his childhood and youth. It was in a family united around common values (patriotism, religious fervor, sense of commitment) and in a geopolitical context in full upheaval, that the character of the future President of the Fifth Republic was forged.
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Birthplace of Charles de Gaulle
9 Rue PrincesseA place of memory
Charles de Gaulle was born in Lille, 9 rue Princesse, in the house of his maternal grandparents, on November 22, 1890. The rue Princesse became for the future General de Gaulle the place of family vacations and games with his cousins.
Today classified as a historic monument and labeled Maison des Illustres, it has been the property of the Charles de Gaulle Foundation since 1991. The Charles-de-Gaulle birthplace has been managed and administered by the Department of the North since 2014. Accessible to the public since 1983, it sees its attendance increased each year, exceeding the symbolic bar of 20,000 visitors in 2019.
This house was the place of family reunion throughout his childhood and youth. It was in a family united around common values (patriotism, religious fervor, sense of commitment) and in a geopolitical context in full upheaval, that the character of the future President of the Fifth Republic was forged.
Vieux Lille is the historical part of the city. is is bustling with restaurants, cafes, shops and vintage boutiques. Its Flemish facades and narrow streets give you an impression of travelling in time.
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Vieux-Lille
Vieux Lille is the historical part of the city. is is bustling with restaurants, cafes, shops and vintage boutiques. Its Flemish facades and narrow streets give you an impression of travelling in time.
Have a walk in the park of Citadelle observing the impressive walls of this 17th century fortress built by the famous military architect Vauban.
If you travel with children, there is a zoo where you can find a white rhinoceros and an small attractions park. Don't forget to buy a French fries cone in the "baraque a frites".
If you like water activities you can take boats to discover La Deule (the canal).
There is also a nice boat restaurant L'Archimède just bearby where you can drink a cold beer on the terrace.
Citadelle station
Have a walk in the park of Citadelle observing the impressive walls of this 17th century fortress built by the famous military architect Vauban.
If you travel with children, there is a zoo where you can find a white rhinoceros and an small attractions park. Don't forget to buy a French fries cone in the "baraque a frites".
If you like water activities you can take boats to discover La Deule (the canal).
There is also a nice boat restaurant L'Archimède just bearby where you can drink a cold beer on the terrace.
Each first weekend of September Lille becomes a huge flea market. Braderie is the key event and attracts millions of tourists every year. You can buy anything you like here and of course, you can enjoy the local food and beer as well as the joyful atmosphere. The shops usually sell the thing with big discounts during this weekend as well.
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Braderie de Lille
Each first weekend of September Lille becomes a huge flea market. Braderie is the key event and attracts millions of tourists every year. You can buy anything you like here and of course, you can enjoy the local food and beer as well as the joyful atmosphere. The shops usually sell the thing with big discounts during this weekend as well.
At the heart of the city is the Grand'Place, also called Place du Général de Gaulle (Charles de Gaulle was born in Lille in 1890).
A meeting place for all Lille residents, it is dominated by four women: the Goddess in its center who commemorates the siege of Lille by the Austrians in 1792 and the three women who crown the building of the Voix du Nord. These three graces represent the three provinces of the region: Artois, Flanders and Hainaut.
The Grand'Place, born in the Middle Ages, at the crossroads of the great fairs between the North and the South, is dedicated to commerce, of which the Vieille Bourse remains the sumptuous symbol.
Opposite the Old Stock Exchange, the Grand Garde, built in 1717, is the perfect example of classical architecture. We recognize in the triangular pediment the sun of Louis XIV and, on both sides, the coats of arms of France and Lille.
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Place du Général de Gaulle
At the heart of the city is the Grand'Place, also called Place du Général de Gaulle (Charles de Gaulle was born in Lille in 1890).
A meeting place for all Lille residents, it is dominated by four women: the Goddess in its center who commemorates the siege of Lille by the Austrians in 1792 and the three women who crown the building of the Voix du Nord. These three graces represent the three provinces of the region: Artois, Flanders and Hainaut.
The Grand'Place, born in the Middle Ages, at the crossroads of the great fairs between the North and the South, is dedicated to commerce, of which the Vieille Bourse remains the sumptuous symbol.
Opposite the Old Stock Exchange, the Grand Garde, built in 1717, is the perfect example of classical architecture. We recognize in the triangular pediment the sun of Louis XIV and, on both sides, the coats of arms of France and Lille.
cultural travelling
The old stock exchange, built from 1652 to 1653 by Julien Destrée, is undoubtedly the most beautiful monument in the city. This is a flea market for books. You can find all kind of books here, historical as well as comics at a reasonable price.
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La Vieille Bourse
Place du Général de GaulleThe old stock exchange, built from 1652 to 1653 by Julien Destrée, is undoubtedly the most beautiful monument in the city. This is a flea market for books. You can find all kind of books here, historical as well as comics at a reasonable price.
Ce musée est sans conteste l'un des plus riches musées français.
Dans un superbe bâtiment du XIXème siècle, il présente des collections prestigieuses de peintures européennes (Rubens, Van Dyck, Goya, Delacroix...), de peintures françaises du XIXème siècle (David, Courbet, Puvis de Chavannes...), de sculptures du XIXème (Rodin, Claudel, Carpeaux...), de céramiques des XVIIème et XVIIIème siècles, un département Moyen Âge et Renaissance, un important cabinet de dessins (dont 40 feuilles de Raphaël) ainsi que les plans en relief (maquettes du XVIIIème siècle) d'une quinzaine de villes fortifiées par Vauban du nord de la France et de Belgique.
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Palacio de Bellas Artes
Place de la RépubliqueCe musée est sans conteste l'un des plus riches musées français.
Dans un superbe bâtiment du XIXème siècle, il présente des collections prestigieuses de peintures européennes (Rubens, Van Dyck, Goya, Delacroix...), de peintures françaises du XIXème siècle (David, Courbet, Puvis de Chavannes...), de sculptures du XIXème (Rodin, Claudel, Carpeaux...), de céramiques des XVIIème et XVIIIème siècles, un département Moyen Âge et Renaissance, un important cabinet de dessins (dont 40 feuilles de Raphaël) ainsi que les plans en relief (maquettes du XVIIIème siècle) d'une quinzaine de villes fortifiées par Vauban du nord de la France et de Belgique.
Food scene
In the purest Flemish tradition, the Estaminet Au Vieux de la Vieille offers typical dishes from the North:
Gratin de la Vieille (crepe au gratin with Maroilles, stuffed with endives, ham and Maroilles) and speculoos mousse.
The Restaurant Au Vieux de la Vieille also serves as a café, where you can enjoy a draft beer while playing traditional ch’tis games. The crockery, decoration and period music immerse you in the atmosphere of northern taverns from the beginning of the 20th century.
https://estaminetlille.fr/auvieuxdelavieille/
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Estaminet Au Vieux de la Vieille
2 Rue des Vieux MursIn the purest Flemish tradition, the Estaminet Au Vieux de la Vieille offers typical dishes from the North:
Gratin de la Vieille (crepe au gratin with Maroilles, stuffed with endives, ham and Maroilles) and speculoos mousse.
The Restaurant Au Vieux de la Vieille also serves as a café, where you can enjoy a draft beer while playing traditional ch’tis games. The crockery, decoration and period music immerse you in the atmosphere of northern taverns from the beginning of the 20th century.
https://estaminetlille.fr/auvieuxdelavieille/
This is the restaurant street of Lille. Here you will find the wine bars, traditional restaurants (estaminets) and all sorts of other restaurants. The street is quiet and you won't be disturbed by the traffic if you choose eating on the terrace.
Rue de Gand
Rue de GandThis is the restaurant street of Lille. Here you will find the wine bars, traditional restaurants (estaminets) and all sorts of other restaurants. The street is quiet and you won't be disturbed by the traffic if you choose eating on the terrace.
Wazemmes is famous for its market. The covered market is also the food court where you can try a pizza, Thai food, oriental sweets or local specialties. The markets takes place on Tuesdays, Thursdays and the biggest one is on Sundays.
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Wazemmes
Wazemmes is famous for its market. The covered market is also the food court where you can try a pizza, Thai food, oriental sweets or local specialties. The markets takes place on Tuesdays, Thursdays and the biggest one is on Sundays.
Estaminet à Lille, Le Hein est l'estaminet moderne où l'on propose une cuisine bien du Nord et des bières craft Brique House dont une brassée sur place.
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Estaminet in Lille, Le Hein is the modern estaminet where we offer truly Northern cuisine and craft Brique House beers, including one brewed on site
13 Pl. Saint-Hubert, 59800 Lille, Francia
Estaminet à Lille, Le Hein est l'estaminet moderne où l'on propose une cuisine bien du Nord et des bières craft Brique House dont une brassée sur place.
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Estaminet in Lille, Le Hein is the modern estaminet where we offer truly Northern cuisine and craft Brique House beers, including one brewed on site