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There’s more to Lille than its glittering cultural centre. Accelerate beyond its city confines to discover a world of sights.
Belgium
With the Belgian border around an hour’s drive from Lille, it’s very tempting to add another country to your road trip itinerary. Many interesting sights from the First World War lie close to the French-Belgian border, but the star attraction is Belgium’s capital Brussels – just an hour and a half down the road. From the Grand Place and the Royal Palace of Brussels, to museums and beautiful parks, visitors are spoilt for choice.
Head north from Lille and within just two hours you’ll arrive in the charming city of Bruges, home to tranquil canals, cobbled streets and incredible medieval architecture.
Lens
Many people visit the city of Lens (just a 30-minute drive south from Lille) for the massive Louvre Lens that opened here in 2012. A regional branch of the world-famous Louvre in Paris, this art museum is located on a 20-hectare former mining yard. Sensational art works and archaeological exhibits are displayed in this ultra-contemporary complex. Spend an afternoon in the Place Jean Jaurès, the centre of the town, where small boutiques, the Town Hall and the Saint-Léger Church can be found.
With an Avis rental car, the best of Lille and its fascinating surrounds can be explored at your leisure. If you're driving in this part of the world for the first time, don't forget to check out the common French road rules before setting off.
In accordance with Article L.112-6 of the Monetary and Financial Code, we do not accept cash payments, except in cases expressly provided for by applicable law. If you can demonstrate that you are covered by a legal exemption, additional checks will be carried out regarding your identity, security, the validity of your driving licence and your creditworthiness, and proof of address must be provided.