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1. www.britannica.com › place › LilleLille | France, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Oct 2, 2024 · Lille (often written L’Île [“The Island”] until the 18th century) began as a village between arms of the Deûle River. Count Baldwin IV of Flanders fortified it in the 11th century. The medieval town was destroyed or changed hands several times. Louis XIV besieged and claimed it in 1667.

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2. www.getlostinwanderlust.com › paris-city-of-lightsParis Nicknames: Is Paris the City of Lights or Love?

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   1 day ago · Paris is considered the City of Lights for two reasons: the Age of Enlightenment and for being the first European city to adopt the use of street lights across a city. ☑️ The Age of Enlightenment The Age of Enlightenment spanned from the 17th to 18th centuries and played a crucial role in shaping political, social, and cultural thought throughout Europe.

3. aleksfootsteps.com › is-lille-worth-visitingIs Lille Worth Visiting? – Aleks FootSteps

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   Sep 21, 2024 · I came across an article that described Lille as the hidden gem of France, often referred to as the “little Paris.” It mentioned how the city is becoming increasingly popular among tourists, despite being unjustly overlooked on the travel map for years. But is that really the case?

4. freewalkingtour.com › paris-catacombs-theParis Catacombs: The Mysterious World Beneath the City of ...

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   Sep 19, 2024 · Discover the hidden world beneath Paris - explore 1.5 km of eerie tunnels with bones of 6 million souls and uncover the dark history of the City of Light!

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LilleLille - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · The city of Lille proper had a population of 236,234 in 2020 within its small municipal territory of 35 km 2 (14 sq mi), [7] but together with its French suburbs and exurbs the Lille metropolitan area (French part only), which extends over 1,666 km 2 (643 sq mi), had a population of 1,515,061 that same year (Jan. 2020 census), [6] the fourth most populated in France after Paris, Lyon, and ...

6. www.britannica.com › place › ParisParis - City of Lights, Culture, History | Britannica

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   1 day ago · In 1944, as the city was being liberated from the Germans, the National Council of Resistance (Conseil National de la Résistance) made the Hôtel de Ville its headquarters. At the climax of the liberation, Gen. Charles de Gaulle appeared on the balcony and was acclaimed by the crowd.

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   When did Lille become a city?

   • Lille (often written L’Île [“The Island”] until the 18th century) began as a village between arms of the Deûle River. Count Baldwin IV of Flanders fortified it in the 11th century. The medieval town was destroyed or changed hands several times. Louis XIV besieged and claimed it in 1667.

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   Why is Paris considered a city of lights?

   • Paris is considered the City of Lights for two reasons: the Age of Enlightenment and for being the first European city to adopt the use of street lights across a city. The Age of Enlightenment spanned from the 17th to 18th centuries and played a crucial role in shaping political, social, and cultural thought throughout Europe.

   Is Paris the City of Lights or Love? (& Other Paris Nicknames)

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   Where is Lille located?

   • Lille, city, capital of Nord département and of the Hauts-de-France région, northern France, situated on the Deûle River, 136 miles (219 km) north-northeast of Paris, and 9 miles (14 km) from the Belgian frontier by road. Lille (often written L’Île [“The Island”] until the 18th century) began as a village between arms of the Deûle River.

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   What happened to Lille?

   • The medieval town was destroyed or changed hands several times. Louis XIV besieged and claimed it in 1667. After being captured by the duke of Marlborough in 1708, it was finally ceded to France in 1713 by the Treaty of Utrecht. Lille was damaged and also occupied by the Germans during World Wars I and II.

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   What is Lille famous for?

   • Lille serves as an important cultural capital for much of northern France. The boulevard de la Liberté, running southeast-northwest, divides the old town in the north, which used to be cramped within the city walls, from the new town in the south, with its wide and regular streets.

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   Is Lille a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

   • The belfry of the Hôtel de ville de Lille (Lille City Hall) is one of the 23 belfries in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais and Somme regions that were classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in July 2005, in recognition of their architecture and importance to the rise of municipal power in Europe. [ 9 ]

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8. www.theflashpacker.net › one-day-in-lille-walking-tourOne Day in Lille, France: Itinerary + Self-Guided Walking Tour

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   Oct 2, 2024 · Make the most of your time in this fascinating Flemish city by following my 1-day Lille itinerary. There’s a map you can use for a self-guided walking tour and practical information, including where to stay , how to get there and how to get around .