Cité Scientifique Travel Guide

Lille

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University of Lille

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Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Lille during your trip to Villeneuve-d'Ascq. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.
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Things to do

France: Villa Cavrois Entrance Ticket

France: Villa Cavrois Entrance Ticket

฿420
per adult
France: Villa Cavrois Entrance Ticket
Lille: Entry ticket to the Museum of Illusions

Lille: Admission ticket to the Museum of Illusion

฿726
per adult
Lille: Admission ticket to the Museum of Illusion
Lille: Explore the Titanic in Virtual Reality

Lille: Explore the Titanic in Virtual Reality

฿917
per adult
Lille: Explore the Titanic in Virtual Reality
Visit to Lille and its brewing heritage

Audio-guided tour of Lille & visit to a brewery with tasting

฿917
per adult
Audio-guided tour of Lille & visit to a brewery with tasting
°° Unique in Nord Pas De Calais, the tea room caravan! Property of the small flea market LCV °°

Afternoon tea in the Shabby Caravan

฿344
per adult
Afternoon tea in the Shabby Caravan
Lille: 24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass

Lille: 24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass & 24-Hour Transportation

฿1,338
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Lille: 24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass & 24-Hour Transportation
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Lille Centre Ville

Art galleries, museums and historical sites highlight some notable features of Lille Centre Ville. Make a stop by Le Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille or Lille Grand Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Mairie de Lille Station or Rihour Station to get around town.

Le Marais

While Le Marais isn't home to many top sights, Citadel of Lille and Zoo Lille are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Historic Center

Consider a visit to Rihour Square and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Historic Center. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Rihour Station or Republique Beaux Arts Station.

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Old Lille

Shopping, historical sites and restaurants are some highlights of Old Lille. Make a stop by Le Musée de la Maison Natale de Charles de Gaulle or Hospice Comtesse while you're exploring.

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Lomme

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Lomme. Top attractions like Planet Bowling and Tao et Lina are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bourg Station or Maison des Enfants Station to see more of the city.

Cité Scientifique Travel Guide