Lille

Lille is a city situated in the north of France, near to the Belgian border. It used to be a principally industrial city, although it is starting to be recognised for its own qualities as a cultural attraction in its own right. One of the highlights is the Marche de Wazemmes (best on Sundays) which is a market selling a huge variety of items, including fruit, vegetables, books and perfume.

Most visitors to the city arrive by train through the high-speed rail link. Eurostar services between London and Paris and London and Brussells pass through the city. Paris is only half an hour away from Lille, while Brussels is only half an hour by train. Lille is also on the TGV line which runs to the south of France, to destinations including Nice. 

Inside the city, Lille has two underground rail lines, as well as a variety of bus routes.