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  Lille, France
Lille, the largest city in French Flanders, chief town of the Nord département, the see of a bishop and a university town, lies near the Belgian frontier on the canalized river Deule.
Lille has few medieval buildings, and the pattern of the city center is set by a number of imposing 19th century buildings.
Lille, for long the capital of the County of Flanders, finally passed to France under the treaty of Utrecht in 1713.
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 Lille - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lille thus became one of the three capitals of said Duchy, along with Brussels and Dijon.
Lille was taken by the Germans in May 1940, after brief resistance by a Moroccan Infantry division.
Lille is part of the Lille Métropole Communauté urbaine (formerly also known as C.U.D.L. Lille's football club the Lille Olympique Sporting Club is one of the major teams in the French football league, has won 8 major national trophies and now reagularly features in the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Cup.
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 Lille, France
Lille is divided up into districts and as you pass through these on your way to the town centre or Vieux Lille (the old part of the town), you will discover many interesting places that will enliven your stay.
The legend is part of Lille's folklore and the two heroes are depicted on the base of the Beffroi de Lille in the Hôtel de Ville.
Lille then returned to its traditional role as a business center and chose to open itself to Europe in 1993: thanks to the TGV, it is only an hour away from Paris.
worldfacts.us /France-Lille.htm   (1593 words)

  
 Railway Technology - Lille Val Automated Urban Metro - France
Lille is the major commercial centre in the northern French region of Ascq.
Lille was the first city in the world to adopt a new form of.
Lille is now operating side-by-side with the two generations of VAL trains which were developed by Matra.
www.railway-technology.com /projects/lille_val   (1157 words)

  
 Lille Hotel - Guide of Hotels in Lille, France.
Although Lille has been part of France for 350 years, its lovely medieval centre is still redolent of the classic wool towns of Flanders.
The grand architecture and cobbled streets of Vieux Lille stretch between the Canal de la Deule, the northern border of the inner city, and an enjoyably confusing complex of main squares comprising the town centre.
On and around these squares are Lille's main sights: the neo-Gothic cathedral Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille (rue de la Monnaie); pretty Gothic St-Maurice church (rue de Paris); and, most attractive of all, the Hospice Comtesse.
www.hotels-france-travel.com /ville/lille/lille-hotel.htm   (410 words)

  
 Lisle France - France Travel Vacation - Tourism Northern France - Bistro De Montmartre - France Travel - Montmartre - ...
Lille was conquered by the Flemish, the French and then the Spanish...
Over the course of many centuries, Lille was conquered by the Flemish, the French and then the Spanish before being returned to the French due to the marriage between Louis the Fourteenth and the infanta Maria Theresa of Spain in 1667.
She commemorates the heroic defense by the people of Lille against the siege of the city by the Austrians, in 1792.
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 Canisius College - Lille, France -- The Catholic University of Lille
The Catholic University at Lille is part of the French system of “Etudes Superieures,” and boasts 14,000 students, six colleges, and offerings in 35 fields of study including business, management, arts and humanities, engineering and medicine.
The city of Lille, situated on the Carrefour or crossroads of Europe, is one of Europe’s most dynamic cities and the ideal setting for study abroad.
Lille is home to the TGV Nord Europe (high speed train), and six European capitals are within a two-hour train ride.
www.canisius.edu /isp/lille.asp   (332 words)

  
 Lille travel guide - Wikitravel
Lille [1] (known as Rijsel in Flemish) is a medium-sized city in the Nord-Pas de Calais region of northern France with a very large student population.
Situated between the two train stations, Gare Lille Flandres and Gare Lille Europe, and right in the heart of the city near dozens of hotels, Euralille is easily accessible to travellers coming into the city.
Lille is very close to Belgium, which could make a nice day-trip or a continuation of the journey.
wikitravel.org /en/Lille   (1829 words)

  
 Lille Citadel, France
Beyond the Deule Canal is the imposing citadel, one of the finest of Vauban's fortifications, built for Louis XIV in 1668-1670 after the conquest of Lille.
The Rue de Paris ends at the Porte de Paris, a large triumphal arch erected in honor of Louis XIV between 1682 and 1695 (architect Simon Vollant) which originally formed part of the town walls.
It is France's largest triumphal arch after the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
www.planetware.com /lille/lille-citadel-f-cal-lci.htm   (107 words)

  
 Lille, France - Eurapart Guide
Lille, capital of the region, was born in the 11th Century but displays architecture fit for the 21st Century, alongside a rich historical heritage.
Before you leave Lille you may wish to visit Charles-de- Gaullés Museum and Birthplace where various items once belonging to him are exhibited including the Citroen car from the attempt on his life in 1962.
Lille did not require a facelift to prepare for its turn as City of Culture.
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 Lille, France via Euro tunnel - FerryPrice
Lille is a city which improves the more you get to know it, and the same is so of its people.
Lille lies at the heart of North-West Europe.
Train stations "Lille Europe" and "Lille Flandre" are located in the town centre and only 5 minutes from city center with boutiques or Lille Grand Palais.
www.ferry-to-france.co.uk /lille.html   (184 words)

  
 Lille Hotels - Lille, France
In the depth of protected and restored district, l'HÔTEL DE LA TREILLE, in the heart of historical LILLE, built in 1988, a few footsteps from the town center is a three stars hotel, convivial, decorated with taste and refinement......
Located in the centre, in the pedestrian streets of Lille, the hotel Mister Bed of Lille offers: - 115 soundproofed rooms with air conditioned, bath or shower, toilets, basin, TV with Canal + and Canal Satellite - Breakfast......
The Campanile Lille C.H.R. is located only a few minutes away from the centre of Lille....
www.activereservations.com /hotel/en/france/nordpasdecalais/nord/lille   (454 words)

  
 American Presence Post Lille, France
The American Presence Post (APP) in Lille was inaugurated on February 11, 2003, by Ambassador Howard H. Leach.
The city was chosen as a prime location for an APP because of the opportunity it gives the U.S. Government to be involved in commercial opportunities of a developing region with a European focus.
The APP’s mission is to support American business, to explain American policy and society, and to build bridges of greater understanding and friendship between the people of the United States and the people of the regions of Nord-Pas-de-Calais and Picardie.
www.amb-usa.fr /lille/default.htm   (159 words)

  
 Lille France - Northern France - IndigoGuide Lille
Lille (Rijsel in Flemish), like so many other towns in northern France, conjures up images of heavy industrialisation and the post-industrial depression that has swept across the coal-mining districts of Europe since the late twentieth century.
In fact, Lille (in unison with Genoa) is European Capital of Culture 2004, so many buildings have been restored to celebrate this fact.
Even though Lille is France's fifth largest city, it is quite possible to walk around it without taking the métro or relying on buses.
www.indigoguide.com /france/lille.htm   (515 words)

  
 Lille Metro - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Métro de Lille) in Lille, France was inaugurated on 25 April 1983.
The metro links the station C.H.R. B Calmette in Lille to 4 Cantons in Villeneuve d'Ascq via Gare Lille Flandres, with 18 stations altogether on the line.
Transport in France • Trams in France • Railways in France
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lille_Metro   (309 words)

  
 Hotels in Lille (and vicinity)
This glass-fronted, modern hotel is located in the city of Lille, 100 metres from the city centre and 500 metres from the historic old town.
The Opera and Lille?s Musee des Beaux Arts, as well as many of the city?s original buildings, are all just a five minute walk away from your hotel in the...
The Comfort Hotel Opera Lille Centre is ideally located in the heart of Lille, only 5 minutes from the Eurostar and TGV stations.
www.expedia.co.uk /daily/hotels/France/Lille.asp   (892 words)

  
 Lille travel guide
Lille has got a vey nice historic centre, with old houses and mansions that look like those of Brussels or Amsterdam, it's got narrow streets with nice bars and restaurants and it is very much alive.
Although the North of France still suffers high unemployemnt rates, this region is getting back to its feet.
Lille is becoming an important regional hub again, with fast trains connecting it to Brussels, Paris and London.
www.world66.com /europe/france/nord/lille   (151 words)

  
 universite des sciences et technologies de lille
In France, universities are divided into smaller entities which group the faculties of ascertain area of studies.
The University of Lille I is a Sciences and Technology orientated higher education establishment, which also includes the Faculty of Geography and the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences.
The University of Lille was founded in 1562 by the Spanish and became French in 1667.
www.umsl.edu /services/abroad/universities/lille.html   (544 words)

  
 Lille Hotels, hotels in Lille, France | France Hotels Database
In Lille, 17 Quai du Wault is a famous exclusive address.
For three centuries prior to becoming a hotel, the Alliance Lille Couvent des Minimes was part...
Express by Holiday Inn Lille Centre is within walking distance of the museum of Fine Arts and Vauban Citadel and approximately 10 miles from Lesquin Airport....
lille.francehotelsdb.com   (240 words)

  
 CityIndexTravel: Accommodation: Hotel accomodation in Lille France   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Closeby is the old center of Lille, shopping center, the Palace of Lille and the European Railway station of Lille are located at a five minutes walk from the hotel.
Only a few min from Lille centre and Belgium, close to Lille-Grand Palais and Lille train station, the hotel is ideally located in the suburb of Lille in a peaceful and green environment.
In the depth of protected and restored district, l'Hotel de la Treille, in the heart of historical Lille, built in 1988, a few footsteps from the town center is a three stars hotel, convivial, decorated with taste and refinement designed for tourism and businesses.
cityindextravel.com /france/lille   (1804 words)

  
 Lille - Wikimedia Commons
Français : Lille est une grande ville du Nord de la France, et le chef-lieu de la région Nord Pas de Calais.
English: Lille (Dutch : "Rijsel") is an important city of northern France and the capital of the region "Nord Pas de Calais".
Lille, before the 16th century, used to be the capital of the Duchy of Flanders (province).
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 Hotels Lille France - Venere.com
The hotel Alliance Lille is an ancient 17th century monastery converted in a luxury hotel.
Enjoying an excellent position, a few steps from both Lille railway stations and near the Congress Hall, the hotel Parc des Expositions de Lille offers you all the modern comforts and as well as an array of amenities, such as seminar areas, a free closed..
As befitting the traditional hospitality, the Comfort Inn Lille hotel is happy to welcome you in Lille.
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 UrbanRail.Net > Europe > France > LILLE Metro (VAL)
Lille is situated in the north of France near the Belgian border and actually right between Paris, London and Brussels.
Lille is synonymous for a new generation of metro systems, a kind of small profile light railway operated automatically, the so-called VAL system (short for Véhicule automatique léger).
In 1994, there was a 1-station extension to the new TGV station Gare Lille Europe, and in 1995 the line reached Fort de Mons.
www.urbanrail.net /eu/lil/lille.htm   (555 words)

  
 French city Lille
One of the major cities of France, located in the north, it also provides major communication routes.
The city of Lille is the capital of the region of North-Calais, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, which contains the departments :
The people of Lille are very welcoming and show hospility to all.
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 Carlton Hotel - Lille Hotels
One of Lille's most exclusive hotels, the Carlton has a superb position in the centre of the city.
The 60 bedrooms are all furnished in Louis XV and XVI styles each with television, telephone, trouser-press and minibar.
If you have found this Lille hotels page useful or otherwise, please let us know.
www.parishoteldirectory.com /hotels/france/lille/s_8817.html   (204 words)

  
 Lille France Hotels ... Jake.com
Lille, FR Quiet and Charming Hotel Located in the Heart of Lille.
The Express by Holiday Inn Lille Centre is located in the heart of Lille in one of the most well known shopping district of the city.
Long Tiled roofs, vast cobble stone courtyard bursting with flowers and redbricks ceilings are just a few of a stirring remnants of another day: th 17...
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 Chirurgie Refractive Laser LASIK Myopie, Lille
Surgeons in Lille, France and the greater Lille area who perform LASIK may also perform laser eye procedures such as PRK, LASEK and Epi-LASIK.
About Lille LASIK surgeons: The AllAboutVision.com LASIK Surgeon Directory is a resource for you to learn more about Lille, France LASIK surgeons and to help you select a surgeon if you choose to have LASIK or another laser eye surgery.
Please review the profiles of each greater Lille LASIK surgeon to learn about his or her philosophy and treatment experience; then schedule a consultation and full evaluation to determine if you are an appropriate candidate for LASIK or another corrective procedure.
www.allaboutvision.com /lasik-surgeons/lille.htm   (277 words)

  
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 Citotel Nord Hotel Lille - Discount Lille Hotel Reservations
The Nord Hotel, Lille, is located in the south of Lille, about 10 minutes drive from the city centre.
By Car:Drive time from Lille Airport to the Nord Hotel Lille is approximately 25 minutes (10 km).
By Bus: A shuttle bus is available 18 roundtrip per day from Lille-Europe Railway Station to/from Lille Airport, which take about 25 minutes.
directrooms.com /france/hotels/citotel-nord-hotel-lille-3016.htm   (240 words)

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