Cité Scientifique Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Lille Grand Square
You can learn about the history of Lille when you stop by Lille Grand Square. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Lille Grand Palais
Learn about the events happening in Lille Grand Palais during your trip to Lille. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Rihour Square
You can learn about the history of Lille with a visit to Rihour Square. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Le Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Le Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille in Lille. While in this trendy area, find time to visit its shops.
Citadel of Lille
Learn about the local history of Lille with a stop at Citadel of Lille. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Old Stock Exchange
You can learn about the history of Lille with a stop at Old Stock Exchange. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
Lille: 24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass
Lille: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone
Lille Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Vieux Lille 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Cité Scientifique
Hôtel-de-Ville
Discover Hôtel-de-Ville, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Hôtel-de-Ville include Auchan Villeneuve d'Ascq V2 and Pierre Mauroy Stadium, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Villeneuve d'Ascq Hotel de Ville Station.
Résidence
When in Résidence, you can plan a visit to Auchan Villeneuve d'Ascq V2 and Lille Metropole Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ascq
Travellers like the museums in Ascq, and The Open Air Museum, Villeneuve-d'Ascq is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Lille Centre
When in Lille Centre and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Auchan Villeneuve d'Ascq V2 or Le Splendid Concert Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Square Flandres Metro Station or Hellemmes Station.
Hellemmes-Lille
When in Hellemmes-Lille and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Le Splendid Concert Hall or Lille Metropole Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hellemmes Station or Square Flandres Metro Station.
Fives
Fives is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Fives Station or Caulier Station to explore sights like Le Splendid Concert Hall.