Other Things to Do in Lille with Kids
Don’t miss the city’s free zoo, the Natural History Museum or the summer puppet theatre. But most of all, make sure to sample some famous Lille waffles at Méert – one of France’s oldest patisse-ries, open since 1761.Places to Stay and Eat In and Around Lille
La Verdière - Les Ifs is an airy six-person gîte just 8km from Lille, with a cosy fireplace and lovely tree-filled grounds to explore. Estaminet Au Vieux de la Vieille on a cobbled lane in Lille’s Old Town welcomes family with warm, traditional decor and typical northern French dishes, including child-friendly croquettes, gratins and crêpes.Practical Information
Lille’s Grand Place with its Flemish renaissance architecture and café terraces.
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Meert: authentic Lille waffles with Madagascan vanilla.
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New at Lille Zoo: the maned wolf, an endangered species.
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