6 days in Lille Itinerary

On the Deûle River near the Belgium border, Lille has a very active cultural life as France's fifth-largest metropolitan area and the fourth-largest urban area with a large college student population.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lille: Reims (Palais du Tau, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims, &more), Calais Wine Superstore (in Calais) and Nausicaa (in Boulogne-sur-Mer). There's lots more to do: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, examine the collection at Musee La Piscine, meet the residents at Lille Zoo, and admire the masterpieces at Le Palais Des Beaux Arts de Lille.

For photos, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read Lille day trip planning app.

If you are flying in from Algeria, the closest major aiports are Lille-Lesquin Airport, Lille International Rail Station and Calais International Rail Station. In March, plan for daily highs up to 13°C, and evening lows to 3°C.