Erasmus Lille locations

Lille's must-sees: heritage, nature and student atmosphere

Lille is often a nice surprise for international students: it's a warm, lively city with a lot to offer. If Paris is all you know, you'll love the atmosphere in Lille. Stroll through Vieux-Lille with its Flemish facades, have a coffee on the Grand'Place, picnic in the Citadelle park, explore the Wazemmes market or get lost in the narrow streets of the center. Lille has that rare blend of tradition, modernity and student spirit that makes living here so much fun.

With Erasmus Place, we take you to discover the best spots in town, not the ones you find in the guidebooks. We show you the hidden thrift shops, the cheap terraces, the alternative places, the places where real Lillois go out, study and live. The advantage is that everything is close at hand: on foot, by bike or by metro, you can cross the city quickly. You'll soon realize that Lille is much more than just a "little northern town": it's a great place to live.