2 Best Shopping in Lille, Champagne Country

One-stop shopping for all your beverage needs, this lovely wineshop is just a few blocks north of the Place de la Republique and stocks vintages from around the country, often from small producers. There's also a nice selection of French spirits. For those looking for a deeper understanding of the grape, regular workshops and tastings are held by the owner.

A local favorite in the old part of town, Philippe Olivier's family has been collecting, refining, and trading pungent rounds of cheese for three generations. The shop's inventory is huge, with almost 300 types, some resurrected from old recipes.