Outgoing > Student groups to Lille
LILLE
Outgoing.co.uk is proud to be offering an amazing trip to Lille, a short trip across the channel but a world from dreary Blighty. Lille is a beautiful historic city in northern France and one of the Countries most popular tourist attractions. Renowned for its interesting narrow streets and cobbled squares, lined with old houses and beautiful mansions. Lille's traditional Flemish architecture sits comfortably with classical French 'grand boulevards' and the cosmopolitan city buzzes with cafe's, bars and good restaurants.
Organising a trip to Lille could not be simpler. Outgoing.co.uk provide everything you need, from amazing promotional materials and a tailored group webpage to an easy peasy online booking system.
Outgoing provides well-located student friendly accommodation within walking distance of many attractions, and believe us there are plenty! Talk to us about the variety of options for group excursions by day and the unparalled entertainment schedule we can offer by night. Essentially our team knows Paris like the locals and we will guarantee your group one of the best weekends of your life, so get in touch and set your group up today.
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Why You Can't Miss ThisBelieve us when we say...This trip will be the highlight of the year and a superb trip to enjoy with your mates. Outgoing take tens of thousands of students away to Lille every year, this weekend can not be missed. |
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Must SeeCop a look at thisFrance' second museum, Musee des Beaux Arts, or Museum of Fine Arts, has some superb works of art, only surpassed by the Louvre! The Museum of Fine Arts also has beautiful grounds perfect for an afternoon stroll. |
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Must DoGo back in time...Take a tour of France's only Museum of Natural History, located on rue de Bruxelles in the city's University district, the museum organise regular exhibitions to display some of the 250,000 objects they house. |
Good For
- Arts & Culture
- 5*
- Design & Architecture
- 4*
- Nightlife
- 4*
- Shopping
- 5*
- Food & Drink
- 5*
Location
Destination Info
- Timezone
+1 Hour from the UK - Spoken Languages
French with a Gallic shrug. - Currency
Euro - Getting Around
Best to use the metro to get from place to place. - Calling Home
+ 44 followed by the area code - Electricity
European 2 plug sockets
Important Info
- Visa
EU Residents do not need a Visa www.ambafrance-uk.org/Visa-Section-of-the-French.html - Passport Info
English & EU Passport is fine however it should be valid for at least one month beyond the date of your expected departure - Important Contacts
Tourist Board: www.parisinfo.com - +33 8 92 68 30 00
Your Group PackageOutgoing go further to ensure that every aspect of your trip is carefully planned & organised. Where possible we meet every group leader in person to gain a comprehensive understanding of what you & your group require. We offer tailored itineraries from a 'Lille Dash' (a whirlwind 24 hours), to a long and lazy week... By far our most popular package is the standard 4 day 2 night tour which is outlined below. |
Lille: 4 Day, 2 Night Tour From 109 PPThe trip would normally depart your university Thursday evening... kick back as you travel over night on one of our comfy executive coaches fully equipped with reclining seats DVD player and WC. Arrive in Lille Friday morning and spend 2 full days & nights exploring everything Flemish, before departing around Sunday lunch time.
Extras:
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What sets us apart!Please don't forget what sets Outgoing apart from other companies is that we make the extra effort and go one step beyond to provide all those little extras that will make you & your groups life so much us easier... |
Fun things to do |
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Palais des Beaux-Arts (Fine Arts Museum)Widely acclaimed as France's second best museum after Le Louvre, the Palais des Beaux Arts, is a very impressive international collection including paintings by world renowned artists including, Raphael, Rubens, Donatello, Rembrandt and Van Dyck. |
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La Vieille Ville (The Old Town)The cobblestone streets of old Flemish town are now lined with chic boutiques full of French fancies, apart from the inhabitants this part of Lille has remained the same for centuries. Take a stroll down on a Sunday and experience the buzz of the local bartering around the market stalls. |
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Euralille Shopping CentreOpened in 1994 between the Eurostar and Lille-Flandres this shopping centre houses over 120 shops, several restaurants and a hypermarket over two levels. |
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General de Gaulle Birthplace and MuseumVisit the house of Lille's most famous son, the Général de Gaulle. French President during the 1950’s and dodger of numerous assassination attempts, he rose to fame as leader of the Free French forces in exile in London during WWII. |
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NightlifeWhen darkness falls, the City comes alive. The monuments and bridges are illuminated, and the glow of old-fashioned and modern street lamps flood the avenues and boulevards. The French start the serious part of their evenings as us Brits stretch, yawn, and announce it's time for bed. So our tip is... join in as there are some amazing bars & nightclubs perfect for the student crowd. |
Our Favourite Bars & Clubs |
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The Palace CafeThe Palace Café is a disco institution in Lille, established for 20 years the club is open from 4pm until dawn, attracting a 18-20’s crowd with general, house and electro music. It’s free entry and can be accessed on metro line 1, stop "République Beaux-Arts". |
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Le B-FloorLe B-Floor attracts a 20-25 crowd and plays commercial and house music. With two air-conditioned rooms you can stay cool while you bounce the night away. Open from 10.30pm until dawn Thursday to Saturday, access via the ‘Citadine’ bus, stop at ‘Arago’. |
Some of our extras |
MerchandiseOutgoing can provide customised merchandise that will have you and your group really looking like they're going places! Whether it is t-shirts, hoodies or crews, our team of graphic designers will make sure that you have something to remember your trip in addition to great memories. Sales are processed online at time of booking and we will make sure that they are all distributed before you go away. |
InsuranceOutgoing can provide insurance policies at 3 levels offering you comprehensive cover regardless of your budget. The policy is underwritten by Accident & General and provides an excellent 24 hour service via Europ Assistance. It's better to be safe than sorry! |
Private RoomsSome people need that extra bit of privacy - For this reason we can offer an upgrade to a twin rooms on most trips. Rooms are liable for an additional supplement subject to availability. |
