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Are you looking for a city that is both historical, friendly and gourmet for your next stay in France? Lille and its flamboyant architecture, its Grand'Place and its typical estaminets will surely enchant you. To discover the treasures of the capital of Flanders and soak up its unique atmosphere, stay in a 4-star hotel in the heart of Old Lille with the mercure hotels!

Haussmannian charm in a contemporary hotelThe

Mercure Lille Centre Grand-Place hotel awaits you on the edge of the Grand'Place, immersing you directly into the beating heart of the capital of Flanders. Behind its beautiful carved stone façade, this boutique hotel offers a calm and relaxing setting, where Haussmannian elegance is combined with modern decoration.

The particular style of the hotel will strike you as soon as you enter the lobby with its high ceilings, its mouldings and its superb staircase. In the rooms, red dominates, evoking the artist Kusuma's Shangri-La Tulips

and bringing a modern touch to the authentic architectural elements, such as the decorative marble fireplaces and the large, bright windows. Some of the suites have a balcony, offering a nice view of the emblematic tower of the Chamber of Commerce.


Suitable for business trips as well as for couples and family excursions, theMercure Lille Centre Grand-Place hotel

puts the

emphasis on hospitality. The hotel has also been awarded the AllSafe Bureau Veritas label thanks to the sanitary measures put in place to ensure a comfortable and safe stay. Happy to let you taste the local products, the hotel has also set up an adapted catering service. Starters, main courses and desserts typical of the North will be served in jars to be enjoyed in the comfort of your room or take advantage of the restaurant to taste the dishes prepared by the chef. The biggest asset of this downtown hotel is its location. Located just behind the Opera House, it opens the doors of the Old Lille, inviting you to explore the rich heritage of the capital of Flanders.

Discovering the treasures of Lille


You will have to walk less than 300 meters from the hotel to admire the most beautiful jewel of the capital of Flanders: its Grand'Place. Considered the most beautiful square in the world by all the inhabitants of Lille, the Place Charles-de-Gaulle will amaze you with its flamboyant architecture, made up of colourful facades and dominated in its centre by the column of the Goddess. If you explore it in the afternoon from Tuesday to Sunday, don't hesitate to enter the courtyard of the Vieille Bourse to hunt for old books from the second-hand booksellers installed under its 17th century arcades. You can then follow the small cobbled streets of Vieux-Lille, lined with shops and art galleries. The closer you get to the Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille cathedral, the more the city becomes a maze of narrow streets and squares with names that take you back to the Middle Ages, such as the charming Place aux Oignons or the Rue des Chats bossus. Strolling through this historic district is an experience that you will love to repeat throughout your stay, as the city is full of architectural gems.

If Vieux-Lille is an open-air museum, the northern city also hides treasures in its museums. Ranked among the largest museums in France, the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Lille is a must-see for history buffs. Works of art by Picasso, Monet, Bruegel, Velázquez, Rodin and Chagall are on display in a splendid 19th century setting. A little tour in the hall of the plans-reliefs of the Palace of Fine Arts will allow you to go back in time in front of impressive models of the city and several cities of the region, as they were built from the 17th to the 19th century. Did you like the view of the historical Lille in miniature? What would you say about contemplating the current capital of Flanders from the top of its belfry? The city boasts the highest civil belfry in Europe, with a breathtaking height of 104 meters. Booking your visit will allow you to enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the entire Lille metropolis.

Gourmet pleasures and green walks


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multi-sensory experience, a visit to Lille also involves taste. Indeed, it is impossible to stay in the northern city without taking your taste buds on a journey. The city has many typical estaminets that will make you appreciate the gourmet and generous cuisine of the Hauts-de-France. Carbonnades flamandes, chicken with maroilles and the inevitable welsh are served in the authentic setting of local institutions such as Chez la Vieille and Au Vieux de la Vieille. The capital of Flanders is also known for its many bars. If you like beer and are looking for originality, go to La Capsule, a bar specialising in artisanal and little-known beers. Other local delicacies to try are the marvellous ones at Fred's, which will make you rediscover this meringue-based sweetness in original flavours, while the vanilla waffles at Méert's will teach you a little bit of history, as they were Charles de Gaulle's lifelong guilty pleasure since his childhood in Lille. All these establishments are delighted to be able to welcome you back, in compliance with health regulations.

Need a walk in the countryside to digest? The 110 hectares of the Citadelle park will satisfy your desire for a walk. Surrounded by the 17th century walls of the Vauban citadel, the green lung of Lille is a meeting place for families, sportsmen and walkers thanks to its wooded areas and its pleasant shaded paths along the canal. Just next door, the Vauban garden is a delight for lovers in search of intimacy with its small ponds and its artificial grotto. Are you passionate about horticulture? Then go to the Jardin des plantes for a trip to the four corners of the world through its rose garden and its equatorial greenhouse.

Unusual visits in Lille and its surroundings

Between the western facade of Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille resembling a rocket, the astonishing Coilliot house of Art Nouveau style in the rue de Fleurus or the tiny yellow house of the place Gilleson, the capital of Flanders will surprise you during your excursions. If you like unusual visits, continue your explorations in the European Metropolis of Lille. You will be able to observe the avant-garde lines of the Villa Cavrois, designed by the architect Robert-Mallet Stevens, and above all to enter another space-time at La Piscine de Roubaix. This museum of art and industry has the originality of being installed in a former Art Deco swimming pool. After entering through the stone changing rooms, you will plunge into an absolutely surreal atmosphere by discovering paintings, ceramics and sculptures surrounding the old pool: an unusual place worth a visit during your stay at theMercure Lille Centre Grand-Place hotel.
Picturesque, warm, gastronomic and surprising, your weekend in Lille promises to be rich in emotions. Want to visit another destination for your next stay in France? Let yourself be tempted by local tourism by consulting the offers of Mercure hotels!