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
-
Chambre de commerce
-
Lille - Street view
-
A quiet afternoon in town
-
Marché de Wazemmes
-
Marché de Wazemmes
-
Green man - Musée des beaux arts
-
Watch man! Look carefully
-
Local cuisine - Belgian frites to the fore
-
Coffee
-
Coffee shop
-
Harley Davidson
-
Pelicans at Lille Zoo
-
Some slack-rope walking
Bruges
-
Street view
-
Canal view
-
Lake
-
Lake
-
Restaurant
-
City Hall
-
Our carriage tour