Nord district, Hauts-de-France, France

Places to visit near Lille

Lille is a city in Nord district, Hauts-de-France, France, home to about 228,328 people. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit — 52 churches, 42 forts & heritage, 26 museums and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Palais Rihour (1 km), Palais des Beaux-Arts (1 km) and Église du Sacré-Cœur (1 km).

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Lille, Hauts-de-France
Lille, Nord district, Hauts-de-France, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lille at a glance

Location
Nord district, Hauts-de-France, France
Population
about 228,328
Coordinates
50.6330° N, 3.0586° E
Places within 50 km
160 (160 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Lille

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lille: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Lille

99 churches within 100 km of Lille. The closest is Église du Sacré-Cœur (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lille

75 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lille. The closest is Palais Rihour (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Lille

30 museums within 100 km of Lille. The closest is Palais des Beaux-Arts (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lille

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lille. The closest is Jardin Botanique Nicolas Boulay (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lille

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lille. The closest is Kemmelberg (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Lille

12 parks within 100 km of Lille. The closest is Parc Henri Matisse (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Lille

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lille
  2. 1 km Palais des Beaux-Arts · museum, Nord
  3. 1 km Bâtiment Dit la Grande Garde · heritage site, Nord
  4. 1 km Vieille Bourse · heritage site, Nord
  5. 1 km Palais Rihour · heritage site, Nord
  6. 1 km Église du Sacré-Cœur · church, Nord
  7. 1 km Back to Lille

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From travellers near Lille

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How to reach Lille

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    Within 15 km of Lille

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lille by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5299Église du Sacré-Cœur (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4275Palais Rihour (1 km)
    Museums2630Palais des Beaux-Arts (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens830Jardin Botanique Nicolas Boulay (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1325Kemmelberg (30 km)
    Other attractions713Place du Général de Gaulle (1 km)
    Parks812Parc Henri Matisse (2 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mosquée Al Imane (3 km)
    Buddhist sites12Wat Bouddhabouxa (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Dikkebusvijver (32 km)
    Beaches & coast01Plopsaland Belgium (74 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Ganzepoot (75 km)

    Lille: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lille?

    Palais Rihour (heritage site, about 1 km), Palais des Beaux-Arts (museum, about 1 km), Église du Sacré-Cœur (church, about 1 km), Bâtiment Dit la Grande Garde (heritage site, about 1 km), Place du Général de Gaulle (attraction, about 1 km), Vieille Bourse (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lille?

    160 places on Spotwander: 52 churches, 42 forts & heritage, 26 museums, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Lille?

    Église du Sacré-Cœur, about 1 km by road; Christ Church Lille (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lille?

    Palais Rihour, about 1 km by road; Bâtiment Dit la Grande Garde (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Lille?

    Palais des Beaux-Arts, about 1 km by road; Musée d'Histoire Naturelle Et de Géologie (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lille?

    Start in Lille, visit Palais des Beaux-Arts, then Bâtiment Dit la Grande Garde, then Vieille Bourse, then Palais Rihour, then Église du Sacré-Cœur, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lille?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Lille

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lille’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Lille on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.