Train Antwerp → Lille
Duration 1h19 - From $62
- Arrival station : Lille europe (1, Place François Mitterand 59777 Lille)
Voluptuous, fashionable and sparkling
Voluptuous, fashionable and sparkling Antwerp is multi-faceted, with sparkling architecture and flawless art. A perfect metaphor for the city that trades nearly 70% of the world's diamonds. Antwerp has a long history of trading nearly…everything. Its well-located port allowed the city to become a strategic marketplace. During the 15th and 16th centuries, also known as the Age of Exploration, Antwerp was a world economic power and a center of sophistication. And although politics have played a part in this downfall of their global status, the port is still the largest in Europe, and the 5th largest in the world. Antwerp's financial riches may have dwindled, but culturally, the city has a wealth to offer. In the 16th century, the city was known for the "Antwerp School" – a term for the artists living in this part of the low Countries. The 17th century is when Antwerp became an artistic stronghold of the Flemish Masters, including Jordaens, Van Dyck and most notably, Rubens. The artists developed a style that combined northern detail and atmosphere with Italian style and flair. Rubens remains Antwerp's most illustrious citizen and his life and work is central to the city. Learn more about Antwerp
A little taste of flanders in France
A little taste of flanders in France Why would a city in France also have a Flemish name? Lille (or Rijsel as it's known in Flemish) rests on the Deule river near the border where France meets Belgium. It is the largest of France's cities in the north. Lille is proud of its Flemish history and influence, which was once considered the quintessential example of fine taste and affluence. To live up to its heritage, Lille boasts notable architecture and style, providing visitors with an abundance of restaurants, hotels, museums and charming ambiance in its restored Vieux Lille. In 2004, Lille proudly bore the title of the European Capital of Culture, and provided residents and visitors alike with outstanding music and art events. The center of all activity is known as the Grande Place at the southern edge of Vieux Lille. Here, the streets are jammed with shoppers and outdoor cafes (when the weather is agreeable – Lille rarely gets too hot in the summer, and often gets below freezing in the winter). Learn more about Lille
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