Photography | Lille/Bruges

In 2017 we spent a week in Lille. This is a smaller French town that is influenced by its proximity to Belgium, something that is particularly reflected in the local cuisine.

I wouldn't describe Lille as touristy but as I have no love of being with crowds of tourists, this suited me just fine. The Musée des Beaux Arts was, however, a delight. I didn't actually take that many photographs on this holiday, which may be apparent from the selection offered here. As usual I've tried to include those that I feel have some photographic merit, give or take the odd snap.
While in Lille we took a coach trip to the very touristy Bruges for a day. A beautiful place but almost totally devoted to tourism. The contrast with Lille couldn't have been greater.

Lille

  • L'Église Saint-Étienne

    L'Église Saint-Étienne

  • Chambre de commerce

    Chambre de commerce

  • Lille - Street view

    Lille - Street view

  • A quiet afternoon in town

    A quiet afternoon in town

  • Marché de Wazemmes

    Marché de Wazemmes

  • Marché de Wazemmes

    Marché de Wazemmes

  • Green man - Musée des beaux arts

    Green man - Musée des beaux arts

  • Watch man! Look carefully

    Watch man! Look carefully

  • Local cuisine - Belgian frites to the fore

    Local cuisine - Belgian frites to the fore

  • Coffee

    Coffee

  • Coffee shop

    Coffee shop

  • Harley Davidson

    Harley Davidson

  • Pelicans at Lille Zoo

    Pelicans at Lille Zoo

  • Some slack-rope walking

    Some slack-rope walking

Bruges

  • Street view

    Street view

  • Canal view

    Canal view

  • Lake

    Lake

  • Lake

    Lake

  • Restaurant

    Restaurant

  • City Hall

    City Hall

  • Our carriage tour

    Our carriage tour

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