Palais des Beaux Arts, Lille

One of the few 'must-sees' in Lille. Supposedly France's second biggest gallery (although I'd say the Musee d'Orsay is bigger). Bet you can't guess which is the biggest. Lot of Dutch paintings (too many) but given how close Lille is to The Netherlands it is understandable. Items of note: Courbets, El Grecos, a wonderful Chardin, Monets, Redons, Rodins...worth seeing but the gallery really needs a makeover. The temporary exhibition that was on when was I there was poor. Needs a really good curator with a few quid to spend.

The building was built in the end of XIX century and some sources say it is the most important museum in arts in France after Louvre. I enjoyed the view you can see on the picture but some later I found out that it is worth visiting inner yard. There is a glass wall that reflects the museum building. Don't miss it! (I hop to see it one day too).

The museum of Fine Arts is one of the richest musea of the region and the second most important of France (after the Louvre).
It is housed in a beautiful 19th century building that overlooks the Place de la République.

In this museum you will discover paintings from European painters (Rubens, Picasso), as well as sculptures and ceramics.

The Palais des Beaux Arts is France's second museum after the Louvre.

It is renowned for its fabulous art collection, that was originally bought to Lille under order from Napoleon.

Unfortunately we did not have the time to visit the museum, but will ensure we do if we get the chance to go back to Lille one day.

A must for art lovers!

The Fine Arts Museum was built between 1889 and 1892 and is one of the finest art galleries in Europe. It houses an important collection of paintings from Rubens to Picasso and also has a fine collection of Spanish paintings. I especially liked the sculpture section and the display of old relief maps of regional fortified towns. In front of the museum, there's a nice fountain with a small park. The inner courtyard is very spectacular. A glazen 'wall' reflects beautifully the old facade of the building.

This beautiful building from the 19th century is in Place de la Republique. It has many paintings, sculptures and ceramics and is seen as France's second most important museum. At the moment there is a special Rubens exhibition for the year of culture.
Open everyday except Tuesdays (Monday in the afternoon only).

This museum was beautiful in that it was housed in a great palace. The architecture was really interesting. While I was there, the museum had a Berthe Morisot exhibit, displaying the works of one of only two women to exhibit with the Impressionists. The museum also has exhibits including Rubens, Goya, and Delacroix.

MUSÉE DES BEAUX ARTS ET DE LA DENTELLE.
A collection of sculptures from the XIXth.and the XXth. century and paintings from the XVIth to the XXth. centuries has been built around Rodin's models for his famous monument depicting the Burghers of Calais. Lace and lace making.