Issue No. 25

st for all the senses says
Vieux Lille, the old town of Lille, is a
place of fanciful Flemish facades,
where bars, bistros, boutiques and
shops line the cobbled streets which
wind their way labyrinth-like around
the central Place du Général de Gaulle,
known as the grand’Place. Outdoor
cafés abound in the ancient city centre,
art of all kinds adorns the streets and
you could visit a different museum in
and around Lille every day for two
weeks and still not see them all. The
former capital of culture is lively,
vivacious and at the same time
cultured and urbane. Lille has
undergone a metamorphosis from a
once industrial hub through a rather
run down stage to emerge as a top city
break destination and one of the most
fascinating cities in Europe…
Here’s where to indulge in a feast for
the senses - and the stomach…