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.

Industrial city turned creative hotbed and final stop for an esteemed cycling race, the town of Roubaix has something for everyone.

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.

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.