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Hi there Does anyone know of any good B&B's in Lille? Thanks

Hi, I'm planning to take an IC train from Antwerpen to Lille Flandres, then catch a TGV train to Paris Nord. There are only 6 minutes between when the IC train arrives and the TGV departs. From some pictures, it looks like there are 4 tracks in the Lille Flandres station. Is 6 minutes enough time to change trains? [Of course being next to the door and all ready when the train arrives] Thanks Is this enough time to change trains?

I am moving to Lille beginning of June. I will be working in Fleurbaix, 25 min away by car which I dont have:( Does anyone know how can I get from Lille to Fleurbaix without a car? Is there a bus connection? Many thanks in advance for all suggestions! Agata

I am hoping in the near future to travel from Dundee, Scotland, to Lille, with the intention of visiting a war grave at Le Paradis (Paradis) near Lestrem. I can get to Lille without any problem, either by Bus, Train or Flight, but can anyone tell me what transport facilities are available from Lille to Lestrem (nr Estaires or Merville) as I do not have my own transport? Any help to solve this problem would be appreciated. Thanking you in anticipation Donald

Are there any good baby shops in Lille? - am looking for pushchairs Many Thanks

We live in the US, and I will be bring my family to Lille from London to see the Lille v Lyon football game on Feb 17th, 2007. I cannot figure out how to get these tickets ahead of time, online, etc. Anyone have any ideas? The entire point of driving to Lille is to have my son be able to see them play, so I need to be sure we have tickets before making plans.

What would be the best way to get from London to Lille on a Saturday in February? How does the whole Chunnel thing work? We're in the US, so I have no clue how to do this.

Does the Lille Metro sell monthly passes like we have here in Atlanta, GA for MARTA, whereby you can ride as much as you want for one price?

So, Thanksgiving is T-2 days and we can't find a turkey anywhere in Lille. Any tips or sightings? Thanks!

I really want to go to this years lille3000 event in france. Does anyone want to come with me ? Looking to go sometime beginning of december 2006 for a few days. get in touch springbreak01@hotmail.co.uk (male,22,uk)

Hello/ Salut My boyfriend and I want to go to Lille from Paris on 1st December and return to Paris the next day. We are both over 25 and under 60 and have no special redution card. I browsed the sncf site and the cheapest return ticket for two that I found was 116 Euros. I read something on the Lille 3000. Is it possible to get a better discount for the given days? Or is there any bus to be catch isntead of train? Tips from sncf experts are welcome

Bonjour! Questions:- 1. Is Citotel Nordotel the only youth hostel in Lille? 2. How far is Citotel Nordotel to the main attractions of the city? (by metro? by foot?) 3. Are there any similar or even cheaper alternatives to recommend? Merci!!!!

Hello everyone I am trying to get from calais to lille by local train(not the eurostar) or bus. Any ideas where can I find timetables and ticket prices please? Many thanks in advance.

Hello everyone I am trying to get from calais to lille by local train(not the eurostar) or bus. Any ideas where can I find timetables and ticket prices please? Many thanks in advance.

Hello everyone I am trying to get from calais to lille by local train(not the eurostar) or bus. Any ideas where can I find timetables and ticket prices please? Many thanks in advance.

Hello everyone I am trying to get from calais to lille by local train(not the eurostar) or bus. Any ideas where can I find timetables and ticket prices please? Many thanks in advance.

So, has anyone found a vegetarian or Vietnamese restaurant here? I promise to update my page when I get the chance, seeing as I live right next to Le Vieux Lille. Merci.

So here i am here in lille, doing the studyin thing. The poorness thing seems attached: so, has anyone seen a thrift store here and where? I unfortunately live near the vieux lille area, so outrageous prices seems to be the theme. Merci.

Hi, i'm trying to get to brussles cheaply"from swiss. i heard that if i book a TGV to lille then catch a bus its not long but i have no idea about the price! can you help please thank you rabz

We are travelling to Lille and staying in the centre, near the Grand Square (Place de Charles de Gaulle). Does anyone know if there is any secure parking near by? Many thanks, David

where could one get a lille football jersey? i've scoured the web, haven't had luck. all i've run into is the 1950s throwback jersey here: amazon.com/gp/product/B000GB... as long as it's from the actual team, i'm willing to purchase, but which websites would be best for a current jersey. thank you.

I'm going to Lille for the weekend with a group of lads and would like to do something sporty outdoors, either play some football or go go-karting or something. Could you give me some help?!

Hi I'll be arriving in Lille by car on a Saturday morning and staying at the very centre (Parvis St Maurice). I'd like to park the car until Sunday morning as we won't need it to visit the town centre. The hotel charge a lot for parking. Can anyone suggest a safe and cheap or free place to park, even if I hace to go a bit out of the centre (as long as it's close to a tram station)? Thanks Bonjour J'arrive sur Lille en voiture un samedi matin et n'utiliserais pas la voiture avant le dimanche matin. L'hotel en plein centre (parvis St Maurice) propose un parking assez cher. Avez vous des suggestions d'endroits pour garer la voiture qui ne craignent pas trop et qui soit gratuits ou peu chers? Merci A.

This week end in Lille (France) it wiil be a big festival, the Soupe festival...I'll go there and tonight I'll go to have a a reservation in a B&B...Do u have any suggestion on the best location? Saturday and sunday are dedicated to discover the city but Mondey is the Festival day in the Wasemes district....I have no idea on the map of Lille...Thank for any suggestions

We will be travelling from Paris to Brugge - but would like to spend one night somewhere in between. We would like to rent a car and just explore. We love small villages, pretty drives, quaint towns, etc. Any suggestions for spots we can explore and then stay for one night? I was thinking either in Normandy or Northern France/Lille area - somewhere close enough to drive to Brugge the next day.

I'm going to Lille in a couple of weeks for the weekend (Friday eve to Sunday eve) on a shopping trip with an emphasis on buying shoes. Where is the best shopping area to try as my time is limited? Thanks Karen

We have been invited to join a trip to visit the xmas market in Lille in early December. I've never been to a xmas market before so don't really know what to expect, can anyone give me some information ie what times is it open, how many stalls are there and what are the best bargins. Thanks Kate

hi myself and two other irish girls are looking for a place to rent in lille foe one year,we are arriving on sep7th and need a safe and trendy spot to live. we are also looking fro any type of job we have excellent english and have a broad work experience.any help would be great, cheers avenue

Hi, I shall be visiting Lille soon with a few people (females), our ages range from 25 upto 70. I wondered if anyone could suggest a few places to visit for food and a general night out, bearing in mind our age differences. Many thanks.

We were in Lille on Monday, and I'm dying to know what the Chinese looking building is that we passed on the way to the Grand Place. It was right next to the L'Opera. I hope someone knows so I can sleep at night. Thanks.