Lille town centre layout help please!

Hello,

I%26#39;m in the early stages of planning a trip to Lille, I have read quite a lot about the %26#39;old%26#39; town and the %26#39;new%26#39;.

This is where my problem is - does anyone know of a map online (or got a city centre %26#39;tourist%26#39; type map with town/attractions etc they would be willing to mail to me) which shows the layout of the town, locations of attractions etc.

If not is there a %26#39;main street%26#39; or square that runs through the old and new district so I can try find them.

Any other tips or info for a 1st time Lille visitor greatfully welcomed

Thanks in advance!!

Joanne

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Really the only tourist attraction in Lille apart from street scenes is the Palais des Beaux Arts

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there is (of course) a main square in lille - the old town lies off one quarter of the square

a main street coming off the adjacent quarter takes you down to the railway station - about 5-10 minute stroll

from there it is about another 5 minutes to the new euro shopping centre

we arrived by eurostar and never felt the need for a car - we stayed in a hotel that backed onto the square and found everywher e was 5-10 minutes walk

just go into google maps and keep clicking on lille till you get teh right scale - the square is the grand place and to the right you will see the commercial eurolille shopping area

you want to be around that central area

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Joanne, my husband and I have just returned from a long weekend in Lille, we stayed at the Carlton which is right in the middle of the old part next to the Opera House. We had a brilliant weekend, we went by Eurostar which was so quick and efficient, a 10 minute easy walk to the hotel and then everything is on the doorstep. We did not use any taxis or public transport but walked around the city. There is a metro and tram system so if you wanted to go further it is possible. The market at Wazemme is worth, lots of bargains and beautiful flowers and some very interesting people to watch.We loved it brilliant food, friendly people and even the sun shone for us, we will be going back. Hope you enjoy your trip.

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thanks all!

looking forwards to the trip and your help is greatfully recieved, thanks again!

Joanne

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Lille is very compact, and you can reach the old part of town from the new part in about 15-20min, providing you do not stop at any shops along the way, which I find very difficult to do!

We%26#39;ll be taking my car for our trip later this month, as we shall stop at Calais on our way back to stock up on food and drink.

Have fun!

DK

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Joanne

I have been twice to Lille in 07 and loved it - very easy to get around and no need for a car. It has a meto if you want to go a bit further out. You will love it - very pretty old part and great shops and bars/restaurants. I have a map I can send you - already marked up with the sights etc, just let me know.

When will you be going? If we have time I can post some ideas on this forum but give me a few days = cheers

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You can download a Lille street map from the tourist office website - lilletourism.com. Click on links and then our brochures.

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Thanks for your help all!

If we decide to stay in Lille it will mean sacrificing a couple of days in paris, still undecided wether to try Lille, may just go for a %26#39;day trip%26#39; and head back to paris, the hotels in Lille are more expensive than the ones we usually stay at in paris.... mmmm...decisions decisions!

thanks again

joanne

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