A Weekend in Lille
Opera house and chamber of commerce in Lille France
Beaux Statues Fountain, Lille
Beffroi Arras
Paris Gate, Lille
Wazemmes Flower Market
Whatever the season, Lille is the perfect place for a short weekend break. Less than 1 ½ hours’ drive from Calais, why not use Lille as a base with further visits to the historic town of Arras and Belgian city, Bruges.
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel.
Day 2 Lille & Arras
We spend this morning browsing the shops and bistros that line the windy cobbled street of Lille old town. As Saturday is market day in the main square – Place Sébastopol – we can also browse the market stalls. In the afternoon we can visit the nearby city of Arras, known for its two ornate squares brimming with shops and restaurants, before returning to Lille early evening.
Day 3 Lille Wazemmes Market & Bruges
Today we can pay a visit to the locally renowned Wazemmes flower and food market in Lille before setting off to spend the rest of the day in Bruges. Here, we can relax in the Belgian city, try a river cruise or a horse-drawn carriage ride, or sample a beer in one of the traditional Belgian breweries. We return to Lille in the evening.
Day 4 Departure
After breakfast, we begin our journey home, with time to pause at a French hypermarket for some last minute shopping.
Christmas in Lille
Lille hosts one of the region’s most popular Christmas Markets – please call us if you would like to visit Lille during the festive period.
World War I Battlefields
With close proximity to many important sites of interest relating to World War I, this hotel is ideal for breaks with a World War I Battlefields themed itinerary. Please contact our sales team to discuss your requirements.
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel.
Day 2 Lille & Arras
We spend this morning browsing the shops and bistros that line the windy cobbled street of Lille old town. As Saturday is market day in the main square – Place Sébastopol – we can also browse the market stalls. In the afternoon we can visit the nearby city of Arras, known for its two ornate squares brimming with shops and restaurants, before returning to Lille early evening.
Day 3 Lille Wazemmes Market & Bruges
Today we can pay a visit to the locally renowned Wazemmes flower and food market in Lille before setting off to spend the rest of the day in Bruges. Here, we can relax in the Belgian city, try a river cruise or a horse-drawn carriage ride, or sample a beer in one of the traditional Belgian breweries. We return to Lille in the evening.
Day 4 Departure
After breakfast, we begin our journey home, with time to pause at a French hypermarket for some last minute shopping.
Christmas in Lille
Lille hosts one of the region’s most popular Christmas Markets – please call us if you would like to visit Lille during the festive period.
World War I Battlefields
With close proximity to many important sites of interest relating to World War I, this hotel is ideal for breaks with a World War I Battlefields themed itinerary. Please contact our sales team to discuss your requirements.
Novotel Lille Centre Gares
Lille, Nord-Pas-de-Calais
This 4 star hotel is located in an excellent position in a quiet street, just a 2 minute walk from Euralille shopping centre and a 5 minute walk from the city centre. All 96 air-conditioned bedrooms are spacious and have facilities including TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The reception, bar and restaurant are bright and contemporary, and there is also an outdoor courtyard.
• Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Tea/coffee in room • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge (subject to availability)
Novotel Lille Centre Gares
Lille, Nord-Pas-de-Calais
3 Nights Bed & BreakfastBased on Friday arrivals
Inclusions
• Return short sea crossing
Please refer to your quote for hotel inclusions.
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