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  • Visit Lille
    • Bars and cafés
    • Culture and history
    • Dining
    • ESTAMINETS
    • Shopping
    • Vieux Lille
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  • The Tour in Lille
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What if Count Binface stood for Lille? Andy’s political fantasy

What if Count Binface stood for Lille? Andy’s political fantasy

by Lille anglais Andy | Jul 9, 2026 | Politics in Lille

I’ve been following the Clacton-on-Sea by-election with unashamed delight. A dustbin-helmeted independent taking on Nigel Farage is exactly the kind of political theatre I live for. And somewhere between his last press round-up and my second coffee, I started...
Duty free shop Calais : the complete guide to getting the best deals on wine

Duty free shop Calais : the complete guide to getting the best deals on wine

by Lille anglais Andy | Jun 22, 2026 | Prepare your visit

The duty free shop at Calais port is well-known to every British traveller who crosses the Channel. But for wine buyers, it is rarely the most rewarding stop. Calais Vins and Olivier Vins combine direct sourcing from French producers, a formal VAT reclaim service and...
Why visit Lille : the honest insider’s guide for British visitors

Why visit Lille : the honest insider’s guide for British visitors

by Lille anglais Andy | Jun 7, 2026 | Prepare your visit

Lille sits 80 minutes from London by Eurostar, yet most British visitors still fly straight past it. That is a mistake. The capital of Flanders combines world-class museums, a thriving estaminet food scene, some of the strongest beer in northern Europe and enough WW1...
Moving to Lille: What You Really Need to Know Before You Arrive

Moving to Lille: What You Really Need to Know Before You Arrive

by Lille anglais Andy | May 25, 2026 | Prepare your visit

Lille is the kind of city that surprises people. They expect a grey northern industrial town and find, instead, cobbled squares, a roaring food scene, and a train that puts Brussels 35 minutes away and Paris in under an hour. What they don’t expect is how fast...
How to Prepare for the Tour de France Grand Départ

How to Prepare for the Tour de France Grand Départ

by Lille anglais Andy | Dec 17, 2024 | Prepare your visit

Introduction Planning to attend the Grand Départ in Lille? Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your experience. 1. Book Your Accommodation Early Hotels fill up fast during the Tour de France. Choose a place close to the city center for easy access...
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