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You will not often see the Grand Place as empty as it was here on a Sunday morning. On other days it is the place where people meet and mingle; just walk across to get around this compact old city; enjoy the space and the architecture; take coffee, a beer or a full meal.
Updated Feb 28, 2008
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It is the main square of the city that had a name Grand Place. The huge place is surrounded by Flemish style houses. In the center of the square you can see column of Deesee goddess (the city symbol as well). It was placed in honor of brave locals during the siege by Austrians troops in 1792.
Written Jul 11, 2006
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This very Flemish house on the Charles De Gaulle square is the headquarter the local newspaper "La voix du Nord". It also houses a big shopping center. The golden statues on top represent the 3 former provinces of the region : Artois, Flandres and Henegovia.
Written Dec 6, 2004
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This square, also called La Grande Place, is the heart of Lille. It's a big square, almost entirely car free, surrounded by the typical houses that can be found all around old Lille. In the middle of the square stands the statue of La Colonne de la Déesse (pillar of Goddess). The statue commemorates the siege of Lille by the Austrians in 1792, after the Revolution. Other important buildings here are the Vieille Bourse and Voix du Nord building.
Updated Nov 15, 2004
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This Art Deco building on the Grand Place has a Flemish step gable with golden statues on top. They represent Artois, Flandres and Henegovia.
There is a big shopping center inside the building on the groundfloor.
Updated Nov 15, 2004
Address: Place du General de Gaulle
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Place du General de Gaulle or the Grand' Place is Lille's main square.
It is mostly pedestrianised, surrounded by grand buildings and the cities main meeting place.
In the centre of the square is a fountain and around this is the column of Deesse, the goddess and a symbol of the city, which commemorates the bravery of the locals during the siege of Lille back in 1792.
Come to the square to admire the grandeur of Lille.
Updated Sep 19, 2004
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The Place du Général de Gaulle is shorty called Grand'Place, the market square of Lille. This place is the heart of Lille and is full of history with the old stock exchange, the theatre, beautiful Flemish facades, cafés and a big fountain in the middle. During summer, lots of people sit on the bench of the fountain to read, to watch people go by or simply to do nothing.
Written Aug 12, 2004
The Grand place of Lille is in the heart of the old city center.It's great to spend some time;watching people;have a look at the historical buildings.From here you have easy acces to all parts of the city.
Updated Nov 10, 2003
Address: Grand place
Website: www.lilletourism.com
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Located right in the centre of the city, this is the main square in Lille.
Written Nov 26, 2004
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The Grand Place, a highlight of the Lille and its Goddess with La Vieille Bourse (the old stock exchange building)
Written Jul 30, 2004
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