Lille

This comprehensive guide to Lille covers history and culture as well as cuisine and entertainment options.

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Laurence Phillips provides the ideal insider's guide to Lille in this follow-up to "Paris, Lille, Brussels: The Bradt Guide to Eurostar Cities, " which won him the award for best guidebook 2002 (British Guild of Travel Writers). Lille, only a few hours travel time from central London, is an ideal continental jaunt for Americans hankering after French culture and cuisine without the hassle of Paris. "Lille: The Bradt Mini-Guide "is""packed full of information about this charming destination. Features include a background to Lille's history and culture, a walking tour of the city, local cuisine, and festivals. This guide features: *The first European city destination in Bradt's new mini-guide format*Unmissable sights, parties, places, and premieres for Lille's Capital of Culture 2004 celebrations*A cornucopia of gourmet restaurants, cafes, specialty shops, and hotels*Complete range of entertainment options, including nightlife, museums, art galleries, and sightseeing ideas in Lille and the surrounding district*Travel from England including Chunnel (rail and road) and ferry services