Lille tours and excursions

Lille tours

Walking tours

The tourist office organises a daily guided walk in the Vieux Lille (Old Town). Or take a self-guided tour of the city with Allo Visit, which provides audio commentary direct to your mobile. There are seven stages of about three minutes, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. MP3 downloadable audio tours are also available, free of charge.

Tel: (01) 7293 9505 (code 008 000 for Lille) ; (03) 5957 9400.
Website: http://www.zevisit.com

Bus tours

The tourist office also runs a 50-minute minibus tour of the city, taking in the Old Stock Exchange, the Opera, the Comtesse Hospice, the Charles de Gaulle Museum, the Petit Quinquin, the Paris Gate and the Citadel (the old part of central Lille).

Tel: (03) 5957 9400.
Website: http://www.lilletourism.com

Segway tours

On Saturday, the tourist office organises tours on segway, an original and ecological way to discover the city. The focus is on green spaces and monuments.

Tel: (03) 5957 9400.
Website: http://www.lilletourism.com

Lille excursions

Roubaix

Roubaix is the former heart of the French textiles industry. It used to be known as the 'city of 1,000 chimneys' and many of the old factories still stand. Don't miss La Piscine, 23 rue de l'Espérance, a delightful art museum located in the former art deco swimming pool: the museum includes collections of paintings, sculptures, drawings, textiles, fashion, design and ceramics. Shopaholics can visit L'Usine (The Factory) a massive bargain shopping mall selling well-known brands with discounts of up to 60%.

Office du Tourisme de RoubaixTel: (03) 2065 3190.Website: www.roubaixtourisme.com

Website: http://www.roubaixtourisme.com

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Featured Hotels

Hôtel Brueghel

Overlooking the gothic St Maurice Church, this delightful, old fashioned hotel is a gem. Check out the wood-panelled lobby and the tiny lift that whisks guests up to the 66 simple and small rooms, all featuring rustic Flemish furnishings.

Hôtel de la Treille

Perfectly located between rue de la Monnaie, Lille's prime shopping street, and rue de Gand, packed with bars and restaurants, this 40-room hotel offers very good value for money.

Hôtel des Tours

A business class hotel located in the heart of Old Lille in a very calm, peaceful and historic setting. There are 64 small rooms decorated in a contemporary style and equipped with direct-dial phone and minibar. There is also a large car park and a business centre.

L'Hermitage Gantois

This chic boutique hotel is housed in a beautifully renovated 15th-century hospice and successfully blends medieval features (such as the delightful courtyards and the chapel) with minimalist contemporary design. There are 67 well-equipped rooms and suites (some featuring period furniture), several meeting rooms and salons, a plush (but affordable) restaurant and a bar.

Crowne Plaza

Overlooking the Lille Europe station this hotel has 120 bright rooms many with panoramic views of the city. The Crowne Plaza also boasts a restaurant and bar and five meeting rooms accommodating up to 100 people.

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