What to do and see in Lille, Hauts-de-France: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

October 19, 2021 Milan Banda

Lille is an architectural feast with strong Flemish influences from the Grand Place to the basilica of Notre Dame de la Treille to the quiet streets of row houses and gardens. For art buffs, Lille is home to the Musee d'Art Moderne and the Palais des Beaux Arts. Children will enjoy the Parc de Zoologique. Savvy travelers know that Lille has a fine public transit system, making this historical hotspot a pleasure to visit.
Restaurants in Lille

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/
Excellent
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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. Grande Place

Place Charles de Gaulle, 59800, Lille France +33 3 59 57 94 00 http://www.lilletourism.com
Excellent
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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.

3. 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.

4. Musee de la Poupee et du Jouet ancien

1 avenue de Robersart Chateau de Robersart, 59118 Wambrechies, Lille France +33 3 20 39 69 28 http://www.musee-du-jouet-ancien.com/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=2&Itemid=58
Excellent
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4.5 based on 54 reviews

Musee de la Poupee et du Jouet ancien

5. Stade Pierre Mauroy

261 boulevard de Tournai, 59650 Villeneuve d'Ascq, Lille France +33 3 20 59 40 00 http://www.grandstade-lillemetropole.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 602 reviews

Stade Pierre Mauroy

Reviewed By Savvvvvvvu - Liverpool, United Kingdom

We were lucky to be able to visit it, very impressive because very very large, very beautiful architecture, it must be incredible to see a match in this full stadium

6. Le Musee de Plein Air

143 rue Colbert, 59493 Villeneuve d'Ascq, Lille France +33 3 61 26 97 44 http://museedepleinair-asso.org/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 109 reviews

Le Musee de Plein Air

7. Asnapio

Rue Carpeaux Quartier Cousinerie, 59650 Villeneuve d'Ascq, Lille France +33 3 20 47 21 99 http://www.villeneuvedascq.fr/asnapio.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

Asnapio

8. La Ferme Marcel Dhenin

14 rue Eugene Jacquet, 59800, Lille France +33 3 20 55 16 12 http://www.lille.fr/cms/accueil/sport-loisirs/ferme-marcel-dhenin
Excellent
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

La Ferme Marcel Dhenin

9. La Gare Saint Sauveur

Boulevard Jean Batiste Lebas, 59000, Lille France +33 3 28 52 30 00 http://www.lille3000.eu/gare-saint-sauveur
Excellent
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4.5 based on 260 reviews

La Gare Saint Sauveur

Reviewed By royv639 - Arnhem, The Netherlands

One of the best places and art spaces in Lille. The food is excellent, the Ola Cuba contemporary art exhibition absolutely brilliant! This former train station is a must If you want to escape main street shopping

10. Vieux-Lille

59800, Lille France +33 891 56 20 04 http://www.lille.fr
Excellent
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4.5 based on 3,412 reviews

Vieux-Lille

Reviewed By sheffieldeats - Sheffield, United Kingdom

Lovely long weekend destination. Great architecture - look for square beyond Place de Lion ( Place de Louise Bernieries?) for interesting Flemish style frontages. Feels safe, relaxed easy going city, with plenty of restaurants through the old town. Do book in advance though or risk walking from one to another looking for a table at weekends.

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