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Lille is divided up into districts and as you pass through these on your way to the town centre or Vieux Lille (the old part of the town), you will discover many interesting places that will enliven your stay.
The Bois Blancs woods surround the river port and provide a large area of green spaces. It is a residential district with low population, and is an ideal place for walking or fishing along the banks of the canal.
The main road runs along the south side of the Centre. Along the way, you will see the Carré des Halles, a paradise for those who enjoy nightlife. Coming back to the centre means coming into the heart of the town. The pedestrian precinct is a hive of commercial activity with galleries, cinemas, restaurants and bars lots to attract the general public.
Vieux-Lille a district full of history but has become more modern, but these changes have not altered the character of the district, instead highlight memories of the past that make the district beautiful.
There are small streets with mysterious names such as, the Rue des Trois Molettes that leads to the square in front of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de la Treille and The Rue Princesse, where you can see the house in which General Charles De Gaulle was born. Vieux-Lille is also the place to find antique shops, art galleries and elegant boutiques. The majority are set up in tastefully renovated old houses and can be explored from the cellar right up to the attic. The same goes for the bars, taverns, and small restaurants, all displaying authentic decor.
Lille still lives up to its friendly reputation, fly into Lille international airport or arrive by train, it is one of the few cities where no one can feel isolated for very long, thanks to the legendary northern welcome.
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