Free Walking Sightseeing Tour #4 in Lille, France

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 2.3 km
Ascend 24 m
Descend 24 m

Explore Lille in France with this free self-guided walking tour. The map shows the route of the tour. Below is a list of attractions, including their details.

Activities in LilleIndividual Sights in Lille

Sight 1: Ancienne église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine

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The Church of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine is a church located in the Old Lille district of Lille. Nicknamed "the big Madeleine" because of its squat silhouette and baroque dome. It was classified as a Historic Monument in October 1965. It has been decommissioned for worship since 1989 and has been transformed into an exhibition space. In 1991, the former chapel of the Discalced Carmelites became the parish church of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine.

Wikipedia: Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Lille (FR)

593 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 2: Maison natale de Charles de Gaulle

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The Birthplace of Charles de Gaulle is a French museum located in Lille, in the Hauts-de-France, France. Previously, the museum was the home of Charles de Gaulle's maternal grandparents, where he was born in 1890.

Wikipedia: Birthplace of Charles de Gaulle (EN)

362 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 3: Église Saint-André

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The Church of Saint-André in Lille is a church located on Rue Royale in Lille, in the Old Lille district. Its construction was spread from the 18th to the 19th century thanks to the contribution of three architects, Thomas-Joseph Gombert, François-Joseph Gombert and Louis Marie Cordonnier. It was classified as a historic monument by order of 17 October 1949.

Wikipedia: Église Saint-André de Lille (FR)

196 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 4: Magasins généraux

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Les Magasins généraux de Lille, initially named magasin au bled des châtellenies de Lille, Douai et Orchies, is a former general store located at 133 rue Royale in Lille, in the Nord department.

Wikipedia: Magasins généraux de Lille (FR)

1118 meters / 13 minutes

Sight 5: Citadelle de Lille

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The Citadel of Lille is a pentagonal citadel of the city wall of Lille, in France. It was built between 1667 and 1670. It hosts the Corps de réaction rapide France.

Wikipedia: Citadel of Lille (EN)

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