Musée de l'Institut Pasteur, Lille
This museum pays tribute to the famous French scientist, Louis Pasteur. On display are tools, prints and other items dedicated to his life and work, as well as exhibits related to Albert Calmette and Camille Guerin. Its initial exhibitions were gathered in 1973. Louis Pasteur was the dean of the faculty of sciences in Lille in 1854, noted for his achievements in the fields of chemistry and microbiology. The museum is open only by appointment.
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Sight Name: Musée de l'Institut Pasteur
Sight Location: Lille, France (See walking tours in Lille)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Lille, France (See walking tours in Lille)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Lille, France
Create Your Own Walk in Lille
Creating your own self-guided walk in Lille is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Lille's Historical Buildings Tour
Historically, Lille's architecture differs from that of other French cities. Prior to being invaded by Louis XIV in 1667, Lille was Flemish, which is evident in its red-brick and other structures, quite uncommon for the rest of France.
Among many things, Lille is reputed for its fabulous historic center, abounding in time-honored buildings, palaces, and churches, offering a great deal of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
Among many things, Lille is reputed for its fabulous historic center, abounding in time-honored buildings, palaces, and churches, offering a great deal of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
Lille Introduction Walking Tour
Nicknamed in France the "Capital of Flanders", Lille and its surroundings belong to the historical region of Romance Flanders. Legend has it that in 620 AD, Salvaert, Prince of Dijon, passed through the region with his pregnant wife when he was attacked and killed by the local lord Phinaert The Giant. Years later, his son Lyderic avenged his father by killing the Giant and founded the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles