Lille, France — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- Region Nord-Pas de Calais, France.
- Time Zone
- GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).
- Electricity
- 220 volts AC, 50Hz; two-pin plugs are standard.
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 1.13 EUR |
| 1.00 USD = 0.7 EUR |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
Wazemmes l'Accordéon
May
Accordion festival.
Various venues
Website: www.flonflons.eu
Les 10 Vagues
June
Arts and culture festival featuring dance, music, theater and litterature - each Lille district is assigned a different theme.
Throughout the city
Gay Pride
June
Lille's Gay and Lesbian Pride includes a parade and more than a week of cultural activities.
Throughout the city; parade departs from Place de la République
Les Géants
July
Parade with giant characters representing traditional heroes of local stories and legends.
Foire aux Manèges
August-September
Merry-go-rounds and funfair.
Champ de Mars
Website: www.foireauxmaneges.com
Braderie
September
Europe's biggest flea market and Lille's biggest event is held during the first weekend of September every year.
City center's streets
Festival International du Court Métrage
October
Short movies festival.
Various venues
Website: www.festivalducourt-lille.com
Christmas Market
End of November-December
The month-long Christmas Market in Lille is the largest in Northern France and has been a tradition for centuries.
Place Rihour
