Exploring Lille, France (Better than Paris!?)

We absolutely fell in love with this French city that might be even better than Paris. Lille is an underrated city in the North of France that has amazing restaurants, beautiful architecture and great shopping without the crowds. Come along with us as we explore this city. This romantic city is only an hour and a half from London on the Eurostar and has everything you want from a charming French city. Come along with us to discover what to do in Lille and what to eat in Lille.

In this travel guide we’ll explore the best restaurants in Lille, including many that focus on fresh seasonal ingredients. We’ll visit the famous Meert bakery for a gaufre de Lille, a pastry favorited by Charles de Gaulle. We’ll also check out traditional food from this region including an authentic tarte au maroilles. We’ll take in the beautiful views from the bell tower in the historic Hotel de Ville. Lille also has a world class art museum, the Palais des Beaux Arts where we’ll visit some true masterpieces. Of course, our dog Bindi is with us as usual so we’ll also answer the question, is Lille dog-friendly?

00:00 Welcome to Lille
01:23 Hotel de Ville Belltower
02:12 Lille’s Best Restaurants
07:13 Meert Bakery
08:19 Shopping in Lille
08:41 Palais des Beaux Arts
09:50 Our favorite meal in Lille
11:16 Is Lille Dog-Friendly?

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[kristenkim]

I had only heard about Lille and had never been there. But then I got a tip from a Frenchman in London about how strategically located Lille is, only an hour from Paris and less than 90 minutes from London. I visited Lille on 2 day-long trips in 2022, and that prompted me to buy a small apartment there. I have been the owner of my secondary residence since 2023 and that was the best decision I could have made. I frequently go to Paris, but every time I come back to Lille, I am so glad to leave the touristy crowds. My apartment is one metro stop away from both train stations, yet I feel my neighborhood is in a small town. The concert scene is fabulous and all of the major French singers always come to Lille. I much prefer concerts in Lille because they are in smaller venues with fewer people. There is even an English comedy night once a month, which I have been to several times. One of the top fry shops in Lille is on my street! I love Lille!

[jean-baptistedavid]

Thank you for rendering such a beautiful picture of our city !