Lille is a top travel destination, with its Flemish ambience, excellent museums, great food and beer, and the world-renowned Grande Braderie (Europe's biggest flea market).
Lille (or Ryssel in Flemish) is the most important city in northern France, and the fourth biggest in France. It has a very young population (including many students), and a vibrant cultural scene.
The award of European Capital of Culture in 2004, and the massive investment that came with it, have helped boost the profile of the city. Lille is also very accessible and has been growing in popularity ever since the Eurostar arrived in 1994.
Flying to Lille
There are no direct flights to Lille from the UK, from where the best option by far is the Eurostar. Airlines offering flights to Lille from other destinations include Air France and AIR ALGERIE.
From London (with a train connection) - 3 hours 15 minutes; Nice - 1 hour 45 minutes; Marseille - 1 hour 35 minutes; Bordeaux - 1 hour 25 minutes.
Travel by road
In Lille, traffic drives on the right and the minimum age for driving is 18 years. Speed limits are 130kph (80mph) on motorways, 110kph (68mph) on dual carriageways, 90kph (56mph) outside built-up areas and 50kph (30mph) in built-up areas. A national driving licence, the car's registration document and a red warning triangle must be carried at all times. EU nationals taking their own cars to France are strongly advised to obtain a Green Card, without which insurance cover is limited to the legal minimum.
Travel by rail
Eurostar (tel: 08432 186 186; www.eurostar.com) runs trains to Lille from London. Information on other train services, including TGV (French high-speed trains), to Lille are available from the national rail service provider, SNCF (tel: 0892 353 535; www.sncf.fr). Both the Lille Europe (for Eurostar) and Lille Flandres stations are located in the city centre.
The easiest way to get to Lille from the UK is with Eurostar, from London St Pancras (journey time - 1 hour 20 minutes). Trains depart regularly throughout the day but early booking is advisable for the best fares.
Lille (or Ryssel in Flemish) is the most important city in northern France, and the fourth biggest in France. It has a very young population (including many students), and a vibrant cultural scene.
The award of European Capital of Culture in 2004, and the massive investment that came with it, have helped boost the profile of the city. Lille is also very accessible and has been growing in popularity ever since the Eurostar arrived in 1994.
Flying to Lille
There are no direct flights to Lille from the UK, from where the best option by far is the Eurostar. Airlines offering flights to Lille from other destinations include Air France and AIR ALGERIE.
From London (with a train connection) - 3 hours 15 minutes; Nice - 1 hour 45 minutes; Marseille - 1 hour 35 minutes; Bordeaux - 1 hour 25 minutes.
Travel by road
In Lille, traffic drives on the right and the minimum age for driving is 18 years. Speed limits are 130kph (80mph) on motorways, 110kph (68mph) on dual carriageways, 90kph (56mph) outside built-up areas and 50kph (30mph) in built-up areas. A national driving licence, the car's registration document and a red warning triangle must be carried at all times. EU nationals taking their own cars to France are strongly advised to obtain a Green Card, without which insurance cover is limited to the legal minimum.
Travel by rail
Eurostar (tel: 08432 186 186; www.eurostar.com) runs trains to Lille from London. Information on other train services, including TGV (French high-speed trains), to Lille are available from the national rail service provider, SNCF (tel: 0892 353 535; www.sncf.fr). Both the Lille Europe (for Eurostar) and Lille Flandres stations are located in the city centre.
The easiest way to get to Lille from the UK is with Eurostar, from London St Pancras (journey time - 1 hour 20 minutes). Trains depart regularly throughout the day but early booking is advisable for the best fares.
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