Lille Attractions

Musée de l'Hospice Comtesse
This hospice, founded in 1237 by the Countess of Flanders, Jeanne de Constantinople, is one of the oldest buildings in Lille's Old Town. It is home to a collection of gold, silver and earthenware objects, tapestries of Guillaume Werniers, paintings by the Watteau brothers, and several classic Flemish works.

32 rue de la Monnaie
Tel: (03) 2836 8400.
Website: www.musenor.com
Opening hours: Mon 1400-1800, Wed-Sun 1000-1800.
Admission charge: Y.
Disabled access: Y.

Parc Zoologique de Lille (Lille Zoo)
A good one for those travelling with children. The zoo, near the Citadelle Vauban, houses over 100 species of animals, ranging from birds (owls, parrots, etc) to big mammals such as rhinos, snow panthers, zebras, llamas and monkeys. Snakes, bats, tortoises and tiny monkeys such as ouistitis and tamarins can be seen in the tropical house. Open daily, and free.

Parc de Loisirs de la Citadelle
Tel: (03) 2852 0700.
Website: www.zoolille.com 
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1800, Sat-Sun 0900-1900 (Apr-Oct); Daily 1000-1700 (Nov-Mar) - closed mid-Dec-mid-Feb.
Admission charge: N.
Disabled access: Y.