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Eurostar to Lille services have opened a whole new world of tourism in France. Many tourist travels to Lille yearly to enjoy their vacations here. London to Lille by Eurostar is the best way to travel between these two cities.

Lille City Guide:

Lille is a city located in Nord department, Nord-Pas de Calais region, France. It is the biggest city in Lille Metropole. Lille Metropole ranks as the 4th largest metropolitan cities in France. Lille is located near to the border of France on the banks of Deule River. Lille was integrated into Lomme in the year of 2000. Lille is occupied by more than 200,000 people.

While visiting Lille, you will be able to explore the medieval building architecture. Many buildings in Lille show influence from Flemish culture. Flemish buildings are usually made from bricks that are red and brown in colors. Many houses are attached in a row with small yard at the back. The different architecture designs of Lille buildings give people an impression that it receives a lot of influences from Belgium.

Lille has three botanical gardens. Jardin botanique de la Faculte de Pharmacie is one of the botanical gardens in France. It features a variety of herbs plants, trees, shrubs and perfume plants. Jardin botanique Nicolas Boulayis a botanical garden named after Abbe Jean-Nicolas Boulay.

Tourists can also visit The Citadel of Lille. The Citadel of Lille has a pentagon shape. The citadel was built during 1668. You can discover the house of Charles de Gaulle by visiting Musee Charles de Gaulle. The museum was home to Charles de Gaulle formerly. After he died, his house was converted into a museum. Some of the items you can find at Lille include family mementos and furniture.

Lille has a natural history museum called Musee d'histoore naturelle et de gologie. At the museum, you have the opportunities to view the fossils of prehistoric animals including birds, reptiles and etc. You can also see the fossils of thousands of butterfly species from around the world. The Old Town of Lille is located on the north of Hospice. The Old Town offers panoramic view for visitors who like to stroll around. Tourists who are interested in dining out at night can visit the restaurants and cafes at Place Gare, Rue Pas, Place Rihour, Rue Esquermoise and Rue Saint Etienne.

Lille Eurostar station offers train services to London. The station is located near to St. Pancras. Driverless Metro train services are available at Lille. The metro station in Lille is smaller than that the metro station in Paris.

Train to Lille:

You can take Eurostar train to Lille from St. Pancras station in London to Paris and then with a simple change you can easily reach Lille. Travelling to Lille by Eurostar is the best way to travel.