Destinations
Bite-sized chunks of slow, languid exploration
Day Trip to Lens: An Evolution from Combat to Coal and Culture
Lens has come a long way from its past in the World War I, rising quickly as a mining town that now houses the second Louvre in France.
The Complete Guide to Roubaix: The Textile City of a Thousand Chimneys
Industrial city turned creative hotbed and final stop for an esteemed cycling race, the town of Roubaix has something for everyone.
Day Trip to Croix: Home to Villa Cavrois, the Modern Chateau
Wedged between the vibrant Lille and its textile cousin Roubaix, Croix is a quaint, middle-class suburb. It’s also home to the unmissable Villa Cavrois, brazenly modern and clad in yellow.
The Complete Guide to Lille: The Capital of Flanders
Lille, the tenth-largest city in France, sits at the crossroads of Paris, London and Brussels, and is a vibrant and dynamic powerhouse that seamlessly integrates its Flemish-inspired architecture with a modern cultural identity.
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