Train Paris - Lille

Lille is a medium-sized city in the north of France. It is known throughout France for its large student population, its handsome city centre and its active cultural life. If you take a stroll through the old quarter of the city, known as Vieux Lille, you will enjoy the quiet, cobblestone streets and a large variety of stylish designer shops, gourmet restaurants, and the relatively modern Notre Dame de la Treille Cathedral. Two streets that are definitely worth seeing are Rue de la Monnaie and Rue Esquermoise, lined with wonderful boutiques. Not forgetting the Grand Place, offering a stunning view of the city's 17th to 20th Century architecture.Train travel: an easy way to discover Lille

Lille is approximately 1 hr from Paris by train. In France, TGV are the high-speed trains that connect major cities. At the TGV BAR shops, you can find games for children, films on DVD and magazines. The train takes you from Gare du Nord station to Lille Europe station. The trainstation of Lille Europe is situated at the heart of Lille.