Bed and breakfast in Lille

Lille's culinary specialities

Are you staying in Lille soon and would like to try some of the best culinary specialities? Demanding palates are generally catered for in the region! Picardy's restaurateurs have Plaice, a delicious pan-fried or grilled fish, on their menus. They also do a divine job of cooking green eel, just like their Belgian counterparts on the other side of the border. Feeling hungry after hours of walking in Old Lille? Satiate yourself with a Potjevleesch, a succulent meat speciality popular in Flanders! As an aperitif, the Ch'timis like to share Bière du Nord, which is also used in recipes such as Carbonade flamande and Coq à la bière. Another drink used to prepare spicy cocktails is Genièvre, a brandy produced in numerous distilleries. Fricadelle and Goyère are other typical dishes frequently served in Lille and the surrounding area. On the sweet side, the region also does well with a number of top-quality desserts. If you get the chance to try Nieulle, Couquebaque or Tarte au libouli, don't hesitate for a second!

Lille: visits and activities to do on holiday

Vieux Lille's architectural heritage alone is worth a visit from a tourist point of view. Its Église Saint-Maurice is one of its most notable features, mainly characterised by its two organs and distinguished furnishings. However, you'd be wrong to be satisfied with this visit alone. So what can you do in Lille if you're thirsty for culture? Head for one of the town's great museums! The Natural History Museum boasts a surprising ethnographic collection and a geological world where many minerals are on display. The Palais des Beaux Arts houses contemporary paintings, 18th-century sculptures and other masterpieces by French and Flemish artists. The Lille Zoological Park is another popular family activity. Its residents are divided into 6 themed zones, including African Lands and the Tropical World. White rhinoceroses and red pandas are among the most fascinating species to be found in this zoo.

Must-see sites near Lille

Around your bed and breakfast in Lille, there are the attractive seaside resorts of the Côte d'Opale. The Dunes de Flandre are well worth a visit, as is the town of Touquet, which is particularly lively throughout the year.

Touquet. On the outskirts of Lille, in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, is Stade Pierre-Mauroy, which hosted Euro football matches in 2016. It has a friendly atmosphere when it plays host to matches organised by its resident Ligue 1 football club, Losc. Finally, you could head off to explore the North's other must-see sites, such as the Saint-Eloi Belfry in Dunkerque and the historic mining centre of Lewarde.