Tucked In Between Paris And The Channel, The North Of France Offers Its Own Iconic – And Remarkable – Charms
I checked into the charming Hotel L’Arbre Voyageur located in Boulevard Carnot, close to the city center. The property takes pride in its quaint décor – Baroque touches, avian patterns and bold colors.
After a quick nap and coffee, I headed down to reception where a red vintage Citroën 2CV was waiting for me. I had signed up for a driving tour of this Belgian-French part of Europe in a classic car that can be booked on lilletourism.com (a one hour guided tour in a convertible 2CV for one person is priced at €67/$78).
My tour guide drove us through the narrow byways of Lille lined with little houses dating back to the 17th century. Most of these golden sandstone buildings built in the neo-Flemish style of architecture have now been converted into boutiques and cafes, creating an idyllic ambience that blends the old with the new.
One of the most notable buildings is L’Hospice Comtesse, once a 13th century charitable hospital that is now a museum with a collection of paintings, tapestries, wood sculptures and porcelains from the region.
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