Beach near Lille, France

Lille Travel Guide

France

Lille is a large city in northern France, with a population of 1,079,120. It is close to the Belgian border and serves as an important urban centre in the north of the country.

Travellers arriving by air can use Lille Airport (LIL). Lille is not a beach destination, and there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so plan a visit around the city rather than the nearby coast.

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Local time

1,079,120

Population

151 miles away

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Weather in Lille

Sun

21°

Mon

25°

Tue

21°

Know before you go

Pays in EUR

Plug type Type E & Type C (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +33

Tipping: Tipping is customary in France for good service, but it is not obligatory as service charges are often included. Leaving a small tip is appreciated to acknowledge satisfactory service.

Best time to visit Lille

Jan

7°14

Feb

9°11

Mar

12°13

Apr

15°14

May

19°11

Jun

23°7

Jul

23°15

Aug

24°10

Sep

21°11

Oct

16°14

Nov

11°12

Dec

9°10

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Lille

  1. Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille

    art museum

    0.4 km

  2. Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille

    roman catholic place of worship

    1.3 km

  3. Musée d'histoire naturelle de Lille

    museum

    0.7 km

  4. Synagogue de Lille

    jewish place of worship

    0.6 km

  5. Vieille Bourse

    historic site

    1 km

  6. Colonne de la Déesse

    monument

    1 km

  7. Gare Saint Sauveur

    cultural center

    1.1 km

  8. Zénith de Lille

    music venue

    1.5 km

Getting there

Lille Airport · 7.2 km

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