BY: HUES OF DELAHAYE

WEEKEND IN LILLE FRANCE

Lille is a city in the beautiful French Flanders near the Belgium border.

The town is characterised by its many 17th-century houses and its historic square – Grand Place. Lille is now a thriving university city that has become the cultural hub of French Flanders.

LaM – Museum of Modern Art

Home to over 6700 pieces from the 20th and 21st centuries. See works by artists such as Picasso, Braque, and Paul Klee, as well as artworks from lesser-known artists.

Palais des Beaux-Arts

The Palais des Beaux-Arts is one of the largest museums in the whole of France and is dedicated to fine art, antiques, as well as modern art.

Saint-Maurice Church

A Roman Catholic Church that took over four centuries to build. The building contains beautiful stained-glass windows and ornate statues that give the church its incredible atmosphere.

Old Stock Exchange  (The Vieille Bourse)

It was built in 1652 and is by far one of Lille’s most architecturally impressive buildings and is made up of 24 identical houses built around the inner square.

Lille Citadel

This star-shaped citadel was built under the reign of Louis XIV in 1667 in order to fortify the city further.

Lille Cathedral

The Lille Cathedral is a Roman Catholic Church and is considered a national monument in France. It’s the perfect example of Gothic Revival architecture.

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