Tour de Lille, Lille

Tour de Lille, located on Boulevard de Turin, rises 120 meters high and has 20 floors. Built in a modernist style in 1995, it was designed by architect Christian de Portzamparc. The façade is made of light green glass. This attractive and unique tower overhangs the 15 meter high Gare Lille-Europe.

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Sight Name: Tour de Lille
Sight Location: Lille, France (See walking tours in Lille)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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 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

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