About the area:
Lille, northern France's largest city, surprises many visitors with its impressive architecture, the winding streets of its tastefully restored old quarter (Vieux Lille), and a plethora of restaurants where quality and quantity go hand in hand. It boasts some vibrant commercial areas, modern residential squares, a large university, a brand-new métro system, and a very serious attitude to culture, reflected in a busy music and arts scene and some great museums.