In a nutshell: A jewel of the French north

Don't miss: The Vieille Bourse, the Palais des Beaux-Arts, the Citadelle

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True, it does not have the size of Paris, but its comparative smallness makes it a city that is easily digested in the space of a long weekend. Traditionally and historically as much a part of Flanders as of France, it has a character and a diversity that become increasingly obvious the further you stroll. Lille is so much more than the railway line through it.

Content supplied by the Telegraph’s travel expert Chris Leadbetter

 

 

 

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