See OfFersThis hugely underrated and easily accessible city in Flemish France is a fantastic destination for a weekend break. Its friendly locals are proud of their attractive old town, renowned art museums and lively nightlife, along with their strong Flemish roots.
Lille's beautiful city centre is excellently suited for a city break, with most of the major sights, museums and shopping areas all within walking distance, and easily combined in a walking tour.
- Flight time from London: 3hr 20mins
- Brussels Airport: 10km from the city centre; transfer time about 15min
- Nearest railway station: Gare de Lille Europe
- Eurostar from London to Lille: 1hr 22min
- Currency: Euro
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Important Notice: Introduction of the EU Schengen Entry/Exit System
Please be advised that, effective from 12th October 2025, a new Entry/Exit System (EES) will be implemented for all travellers entering and exiting the EU and Schengen Area.
This digital system will replace the current manual passport stamping process by electronically recording border crossings for UK nationals and other non-EU travellers.
At this time, no action is required from travellers prior to their journey. We recommend reviewing the official government guidance to understand how this may affect your travel arrangements.
For comprehensive information, please visit the official UK Government website:
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