At the crossroads of the great European capitals, close to Belgium, Lille is multicultural. Rich cloth city of Flanders, Lille was taken in 1667 by Louis XIV, recaptured by the Dutch in 1708 despite the fortifications of Vauban and then returned permanently to France following the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713. The site of Lille seems to have been occupied since the Gallo-Roman period. The first written document dates back to 1066: at that time, the Deûle river crossed the city in multiple arms, and a break in the slope forced the unloading of boats to another section. Hence the birth of an urban core on this insula, Isle... Lille

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When to go to Lille?

The best time to go to Lille is in summer, from June to September, when the thermometer approaches 20° on average. But temperatures are never freezing in the North, even in winter, thanks to the proximity of the English Channel, and the rest of the year is just as pleasant. It is important to keep in mind that it rains a little every month. The Grande braderie takes place every first weekend of September, from Saturday 8am to Sunday 6pm in the center of Lille. If you come by car, you will have to park at the gates of the city in the park-and-ride lots and take public transportation (metro, bus).

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Located about 100 kilometers from the English Channel, Lille benefits from an oceanic and temperate climate. As for the weather, winters are mild, summers are cool and no month is really dry. It always rains a little but never too much in Lille! The average temperature exceeds 20° only during the summer, from June to September.

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Vue aérienne du centre ville de Lille. Production Perig - Fotolia
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The best time to go to Lille is in summer, from June to September, when the thermometer approaches 20° on average. B...
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Located about 100 kilometers from the English Channel, Lille benefits from an oceanic and temperate climate. As for t...
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