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- French
Dive into Lille in 1913, during the Belle Époque, on an immersive visit of Old Lille.
Accompanied by Jean-Baptiste Charles de Joguet, a young 33-year-old Lille bourgeois, discover the city through the eyes of a resident of the time. From the Old Stock Exchange to the elegant bourgeois neighborhoods, explore a city in full transformation living in its second golden age, driven by the rise of textiles and coal.
Your tour guide, in a suit and in character, will let you relive the life, traditions, and great transformations of Lille on the eve of the First World War.
An original experience to discover the Lille heritage differently, between history, anecdotes, and immersion in the Belle Époque.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
You will recognize your Guide by his costume, he will wait for you in front of the war memorial, Place Rihour.
The visit will end at Place de la République, near the Palais des Beaux-Arts and the Prefecture.
Itinerary
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1Place Rihour
You will meet your guide embodying a young bourgeois from 1913, to discover Lille in immersion in the Belle Époque starting with Place Rihour and the surroundings of the Rihour palace.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2La Grand'Place
You will then continue through the Grand Place and the theatre square.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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You will then head towards the Petit Quinquin statue before diving into the traditions and symbols that make up the soul and identity of Lille.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Place de la Republique
You will finish the visit at Place de la République near the Palais des Beaux-Arts and the prefecture.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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