TGV to Lille
 

I'll be staying near CDG next month and I've been considering a TGV trip to Lille, as much for the trip itself as for Lille. But can someone tell me about Lille and what I might do there?<BR><BR>Carla<BR><BR>PS: How do you pronounce "Lille"?

Carla,<BR><BR>Lille is pronounced "leal" (ryhymes with seal).<BR><BR>If you want to take a day trip with the TGV, I would recommende Brussels or Lyon though - far more attractive places to visit.<BR><BR>Andre

Thanks, Andre.<BR><BR>How long would the trip to Brussels take and would it be direct?<BR><BR>Cheers,<BR><BR>Carla

Lille is not at the same league as Lyon or Brussels. However, the old town is interesting to walk around,the Fine Art Museum has several masterpieces, and some beautiful old churches are worthwhile visiting. Besides,it only takes one hour to Lille.

What about Arras?

Carla,<BR><BR>It takes just over an hour to Brussels. Schedules and reservations at:<BR>www.sncf.com<BR>more details on the train service at:<BR>www.thalys.com<BR><BR>Andre

Thanks, Andre and xxx.<BR><BR>Daniel, why Arras? (I did a search but couldn't find anything.)<BR><BR>Carla

Arras is one of the prettiest towns in northern France, according to the Rough Guide. Grand Place is surrounded by gabled houses from the 17th and 18th centuries. The smaller Place des Heros has also many historic buildings. 45 minutes by local train from Lille Flandres, 50 minutes by TGV from Paris Nord (but not CDG). Maybe you can visit both Arras and Lille in one day? I have never been there (not yet).