Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Nord, Hauts-de-France

August 11, 2021 Frederic Celentano

Discover the best top things to do in Nord, France including LaM Lille Metropole Musee d'art moderne, d'art contemporain et d'art brut., Beffroi de Douai, Grande Place, Old Stock Exchange, Musee Portuaire, Jardin du Mont des Recollets, Musee La Piscine, Musee Departemental de Flandre, Musee Dunkerque 1940 - Operation Dynamo, Musee des Beaux-Arts Valenciennes.
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1. LaM Lille Metropole Musee d'art moderne, d'art contemporain et d'art brut.

1 allee du Musee, 59650 Villeneuve d'Ascq, Lille France +33 3 20 19 68 68 [email protected] http://www.musee-lam.fr/
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4.5 based on 680 reviews

LaM Lille Metropole Musee d'art moderne, d'art contemporain et d'art brut.

Set in a remarkable sculpture park, the LaM has established a unique itinerary for visitors, highlighting the intersection between modern art, contemporary art and art brut. With over 7,000 works, the museum provides a striking overview of the art of the 20th and 21st centuries. By encouraging new ways of interacting and thinking about art, whether through its permanent collection, temporary exhibitions or cultural programme, the museum is focused on sparking your sense of curiosity, and leaves you feeling inspired and moved. Inaugurated in 1983 to house the modern art donation bequeathed by Geneviève and Jean Masurel, the LaM has since emerged as a leading museum on the world stage. Boasting an ambitious programme, it encourages encounters between artists who not only bear witness to their time, but weave a deeply personal perspective into their work.

Reviewed By 182tara04 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The museum was closed but I took the opportunity to visit the park. I was alone and had a wonderful time 10 beautiful statues, sculptures disseminated in a vast park Take the metro line 1, stop at petit bois then take the bus line 6 and stop at LaM. Bus every 10 mn. I bought my return ticket at the metro station in Lille

2. Beffroi de Douai

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Beffroi de Douai

The visit of the belfry (14-15th) will allow you to discover its rooms and espacially the 62th bells of its carillon which is a real musical instrument. Enjoy a panoramic, unforgettable view of the old Douai from the platform.

3. Grande Place

Place Charles de Gaulle, 59800, Lille France +33 3 59 57 94 00 http://www.lilletourism.com
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4.5 based on 2,798 reviews

Grande Place

Main square where the magnificent 17th-century Vieille Bourse is located.

Reviewed By V4445JLroberto - Crofton, United States

The Grand Place of Lille is a great place to meet up with friends to then walk Vieux Lille, sit at a cafe for a wine or beer, and people watching.

4. Old Stock Exchange

Place du Theatre, 59000, Lille France
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4.5 based on 1,245 reviews

Old Stock Exchange

Designed by architect Julien Destrée, the Old Stock Exchange (circa 1653) is a magnificent example of the Flemish baroque style.

Reviewed By a1eksandar - Belgrade, Serbia

Marvelous building dominating the main square of the old city. Amazing architecture and details, both on exterior and in the courtyard.

5. Musee Portuaire

9 Quai De La Citadelle, 59140, Dunkirk France +33 3 28 63 33 39 [email protected] http://www.museeportuaire.com
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Musee Portuaire

1 MUSEUM, 3 SHIPS, 1 LIGHTHOUSE With 1,600 square meters (over 17,000 square feet) of exhibitions, 4 centuries of history, 500 works (models, videos, paintings, …) and 5 locations to visit (the Museum, 3 ships and the Risban lighthouse), we offer many ways to embark on a maritime adventure!

Reviewed By Gio4533 - Milan, Italy

Very nice and entertaining museums, with a lot of nice explanations! Very good activity to do in Dunquerke

6. Jardin du Mont des Recollets

1936 route de Steenvoorde, 59670 Cassel France +33 6 07 84 77 50 [email protected] http://www.parcsetjardins.fr/jardins/626-jardins-du-mont-des-recollets
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4.5 based on 118 reviews

Jardin du  Mont des Recollets

Private garden. Open 1 April. One of the most beautiful gardens of the "Région Hauts de France". It's a garden inspired by the painting of the flemish Renaissance in differents room of greenery on. It received the Price of the Garden of the year for the France in 2011. You can take a drink, dessert in the "Estaminet"

7. Musee La Piscine

23 rue de l Esperance, 59100 Roubaix France +33 3 20 69 23 72 [email protected] http://www.roubaix-lapiscine.com
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4.5 based on 1,625 reviews

Musee La Piscine

Reviewed By editorgoodlifefrance - Kent, United Kingdom

La Piscine was the municipal swimming pool for the city, built in 1932. It operated into the 1990s when the city really needed a new, modern pool and rather than let this incredible art deco wonder go to rot, it was turned into a museum. The architect also transformed the Musee d'Orsay in Paris, a former train station. It is sensational, retaining the pool, changing rooms, the mosaic art deco glories and filling the museum with wonderful artworks, Picasso, Claudel & so many more The Henri Bouchard atelier is breath-taking, filled with his sculptures. It really looks as if the great artist just popped out and is coming back any time. Next door, a room encourages visitors to touch art, feel it as a sculptor would, the lines and flaws, the coldness of marble or bronze. And don't forget to enjoy lunch in the lovely restaurant and a famous waffle! It's seriously one of the best museums I've ever been to.

8. Musee Departemental de Flandre

26 Grand place, 59670 Cassel France +33 3 59 73 45 60 [email protected] http://museedeflandre.fr/
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4.5 based on 173 reviews

Musee Departemental de Flandre

Reviewed By Ruchelleondgo - Lille, France

Such a well kept museum depicting the history of Flanders when the region was part of the Spanish empire. Lovely gardens to see views of Flanders if sunny. We experienced a architecture exposition of art when we visited which was wonderfully put

9. Musee Dunkerque 1940 - Operation Dynamo

Rue des Chantiers de France Courtines du Bastion 32, 59140, Dunkirk France +33 3 74 06 02 81 [email protected] http://dynamo-dunkerque.com/
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Musee Dunkerque 1940 - Operation Dynamo

Welcome to Dunkirk Museum 1940 - Operation Dynamo You will discover the complete story of the Battle of Dunkirk and of Operation Dynamo (26th May - 4th June 1940). The visit starts with a short archive movie. Then the exhibition consists of photos, maps, weapons, uniforms, vehicles, displays, and other artefacts from 1940 to give you a hint of what happened in Dunkirk in that time.

Reviewed By Woolleg - Little Bytham, United Kingdom

Good use of the limited space with some excellent exhibits, detailed narrative around the props and clear chronological design of the events leading up to and surrounding Operation Dynamo. Was quite busy when we went there, as for some reason it was free entry!

10. Musee des Beaux-Arts Valenciennes

Boulevard Watteau, 59300, Valenciennes France +33 3 27 22 57 20 http://valenciennesmusee.valenciennes.fr
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4.5 based on 168 reviews

Musee des Beaux-Arts Valenciennes

Reviewed By Beto79 - Lille, France

There is an excellent exhibition called "The history of the world in 100 objects from the British Museum" that will last until July. I was very impressed by this exhibition. The quality and importance of some of the objects is quite remarkable. Commentary is presented in French and English and it is an activity that you can do in one hour and half. The rest of the museum is Ok. It's strength is the Flemish painters (Rubens) and a large selection of sculptures. The neoclassical building is in a nice area of the city. On Saturdays there is a nice open air market behind the museum. Definitively, Valenciennes is a nice day trip from Lille.

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