Lille is accessible
The Greater Lille area is conveniently located at the heart of three European capitals, all less than 1 ½ hours away by high-speed train (TGV):
Brussels (35 minutes),
Paris (60 minutes),
London (80 minutes), and soon: Amsterdam and Cologne (2 ½ hours),
23 million travelers pass through Lille’s two train stations: Lille-Flandres and Lille-Europe.
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Lille is welcoming
Everyone in France knows that Northerners love a good party. And in Lille, you’ll find that the city lives up to its reputation, regardless of the season! From the annual antique and flea market (braderie) in September to colorful carnivals, the international soup festival or concerts and shows, good times in a relaxed atmosphere are never hard to find.
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Lille is a leader
The Greater Lille Metropolitan area is the 2nd largest university region in France, with 100,000 students and 4 universities, including the largest Catholic university in France.
In academics and in business, Lille offers countless opportunities for success.
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Lille is inventive
Roughly 15 years after its inauguration Euralille, Lille’s thriving business district, is booming. The area boasts nearly 273,000 square meters of office space and 9,000 jobs (projected to reach 15,000) in the consulting, banking, insurance, finance and service industries. Located next to Lille’s two train stations—Lille- Europe and Lille-Flandres—Euralille is the place where business gets done.
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Lille is culturally rich and festive
From museums and theaters to ballets and concerts, Lille’s cultural life is alive and well! Voted European Capital of Culture in 2004, Lille today is a dynamic leader in the cultural arena.
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