Baptiste Cornil
Baptiste guided groups around Vieux-Lille for six years before he started writing. He builds his routes on foot, stopwatch in hand, and cuts whatever does not fit into a real day. He would rather say a museum is not worth the detour than pad out a list.
A free weekend in Lille: the walking loop, free entry with conditions and what you still pay for
A weekend in Lille with no entry tickets is built around a 3 to 4 km walking loop, the Citadelle and the free first Sund…
Things to do in Lille on a Sunday: Wazemmes market, free museums on the first Sunday and places that close
Sunday is a good day for Lille: Wazemmes market runs until 2pm, the museums open, and they are free for everyone on the …
What's open in Lille on each day of the week: museums, markets and closing days
Before deciding what to do in Lille, the first question is not the weather but the day of the week. Tuesday closes half …
A weekend in Lille: why the itinerary changes with or without the Braderie
Same city, two different weekends. Without the Braderie, everything is 10 to 20 minutes' walk away. With it, the same wa…
What's on in Lille this weekend: where to find the current listings, and the Braderie exception
The weekend programme in Lille changes every week: here is where to read it up to date, a dated example to show what it …
What to do in Lille: the sure bets, the overrated and the best time for each
Vieux-Lille, the Palais des Beaux-Arts, the Hospice Comtesse and the Citadelle are worth the trip. The centre during the…
A weekend in Lille: a two-day plan timed on foot, with or without the Braderie
Two days in Lille with walking distances, realistic visit times, museum closing days and the day trips to drop. The same…
Things to do in Lille: the sights worth your time
Three things carry a visit to Lille: the Braderie, Vieux-Lille and the trio of museums plus belfry. Admission prices rec…