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Lille Weekend
Eurostar City Break
The Eurostar train goes directly to Lille in Northern France from London’s Waterloo Station and on the Brussels line. It is near the coast and only an hours drive from the channel ports. Look out for cheap weekend city breaks to Lille in the national and local newspapers. Hotel accommodation is normally included. I was very pleasantly surprised when I visited Lille. It is a charming city with plenty to see. Although Lille has been part of France for 350 years, its lovely medieval centre is still redolent of the classic wool towns of Flanders. The grand architecture and cobbled streets of Vieux Lille stretch between the Canal de la Deule, the northern border of the inner city, and an enjoyably confusing complex of main squares comprising the town centre. General de Gaulle grew up in Lille and you will find his name everywhere.
Lille – Tart Shops
One of the specialities of Lille are the quiche Lorraine tart shops that you find all over the city. You order your favourite drink and choose either a savoury or sweet tart to have with it. They are a welcome break from junk food shops
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