The Grand Place de General De Gaulle is the focal point of the town centre. It is very lively with its splendid bakeries, restaurants, cafes and lots of other shops. At weekends in particular the square is at its busiest with street musicians keeping crowds entertained. The tourist information offices are also based here. Unfortunately there is a steady flow of traffic through the square so one has to consider road safety while strolling along the cobbled streets.
We were blessed with good weather and this place came to life. Surrounded by restaurants with a terrace, this is definitely the place to visit when in Lille
There is a lot of restaurants with terrace and the prices are acceptable. You may also eat there although you will find better place elsewhere
A picturesque place in the centre of Lille.Take a beer sit and relax and watch the world go by hopefully sitting in the sun
Such a beautiful place. Lovely atmosphere, great shops, restaurants. It's very central if you can get to stay in the vicinity. We were so lucky to have a lend of an apartment in the grand place.
We were somewhat disappointed with Lille, although the main square is worth a visit other parts weren't. For example the Sunday market was mostly tat, and in a run down area. It's a place we wouldn't go back to.
On a sunny day, Le Grand Place is divine. Young and old, the area is vibrant. Cafes, bistros keep hunger away. At weekends there are markets for bric à brac in the old 'Bourse'. Amazing.All surfaces are 'pavé' or cobblestones, with little idea of what is walking areas or the 'road', for the Renaults. Beware! Unlike most French motorists, those in Lille are very courteous to pedestrians.Enjoy shops that are not 'chains', but individual businesses where Le/La patron(e) is on hand to provide assistance.Absolute magic.
Nice Place Many people stay in. Many coffee shops around. it's nice area Morning and night every time full of people.It's in center not far from mall and dirty electronic shop. I enjoy my daily visit.
The square is surrounded by wonderful architecture, buzzing with life and many adjacent bars and restaurants to add appeal.
The place you'll always find yourself crossing as you wander round the beautiful city of Lille. It's a vast space surrounded by beautiful buildings, although the theatre on the east side could do with a bit of work on it's rather intrusive facade signage. But go to the North west corner - go through into a new land of narrow streets and lovely old buildings, not to mention lovely food shops snd eateries, in the old town. Yum!