Tourist Attractions & Monuments Picardy

Opened in March 2009, Gare Saint-Sauveur seduces with its eclecticism and dynamism. This former freight station, renovated by the City of Lille, offers various cultural events throughout the year that are open to everyone. Close to Jean-Baptiste Lebas Park, this industrial and design universe mixes generations and styles. Exhibitions of contemporary art or art projections and essays become pretexts for family walks. Not to mention the sporting events that are also organised there. On sunny days, the terrace is very pleasant and the very lively Bistrot de Saint-So, which has become an essential part of life in Lille, provides an atmosphere and friendliness.

In order to build this theatre in the 19th century, it was necessary to demolish in 1842 the Hôtel du Cornet d'Or, Hôtel des 3 Poissons and Hôtel de l'Ange, as well as the old theatre. Designed by the architect Guy de Caen, it was completed in 1844. Typical of Italian-style theatre, it has a facade derived from Greek art, sculpted in 1854 by Matagrin and Cléron. Until 1914, there was a performance every day: operetta, opera, vaudeville, and it was sold out. It is still today a popular venue for shows.