{"id":117875,"date":"2022-06-28T14:42:56","date_gmt":"2022-06-28T12:42:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/?p=117875"},"modified":"2022-06-28T16:02:04","modified_gmt":"2022-06-28T14:02:04","slug":"lille-a-warm-and-vibrant-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/en\/realestate\/lille-a-warm-and-vibrant-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Lille, a warm and vibrant city"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lille is a warm, welcoming city, not least thanks to the red brick facades that give its old town, which starts at the Grand'Place, a true sense of historic charm<\/strong>. From Parc de la Citadelle to Parc du H\u00e9ron, from the banks of the De\u00fble to the Roubaix Canal, its green spaces and rivers breathe plenty of life into the city, as does its large student population, the many international events that it hosts (including the Grande Braderie and Serie Mania festivals), its opera house, its prestigious museums and its variety of restaurants. There\u2019s no denying the fact that Lille has certainly earned its reputation as a hotbed of culture and gastronomy.<\/strong> At just two hours from London, 35 minutes from Brussels as well as an hour from Paris and the beaches of the Opal Coast, the \u2018capital of Flanders\u2019 is also ideally located for a break away from the city.<\/p>\n Averaging from \u20ac5,000 to \u20ac5,500 per sq.m<\/strong>, prices here have risen by around 30% over the past five years.<\/strong> The most sought-after properties include the city\u2019s pretty 1930s houses with gardens, and apartments with a terrace or garden. Those who follow a more bohemian lifestyle tend to gravitate towards the Wazemmes neighbourhood, while students prefer Vauban and wealthy families are generally attracted to Old Lille and the city, where they have easy access to schools, shops and businesses.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cOld Lille, the areas surrounding the two train stations, the area around the Place de la R\u00e9publique and the Vauban neighbourhood are all safe bets.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWhichever neighbourhood you go for, you can have every faith in our team of experts, who know the secrets of the city by heart, and which streets to favour or avoid\u201d.<\/p>\n The secret to Lille? <\/strong>The Cormontaigne, Gambetta and Jean-Baptiste Lebas neighbourhoods will get you the biggest bang for your buck, while in the northern area of Wazemmes and Saint-Michel you might get an apartment for less than \u20ac3,000 per sq.m. If it\u2019s a house you\u2019re looking for, La Madeleine, Lambersart and Saint Maurice-Pellevoisin are your best bets (with access to public transport). \u2014 Bruno Gras, director of BARNES Lille.<\/p>\n If you like your cities stylish, inspired and with plenty to offer on the culinary front, then Lille is the place for you. Here are the BARNES hot tips.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n @LaM<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n The LaM, the Lille M\u00e9tropole Museum of Modern, Contemporary and Outsider Art, offers a very comprehensive programme that includes a wide range of performances, talks and various other events.\u00a0The work of contemporary artist Annette Messager will be taking centre stage here until 21st<\/sup> August.<\/p>\n 1 All\u00e9e du Mus\u00e9e, 59650 Villeneuve-d'Ascq<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The Museum of Natural History<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n @Le Mus\u00e9e d\u2019Histoire naturelle<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n The Museum of Natural History is offering a series of events and workshops from now until October as part of the Utopia season. The programme will include, among other things, a celebration of biodiversity through scientific reflection and artists\u2019 perspectives.<\/p>\n 23 Rue Gosselet, 59000 Lille<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n @Le Mus\u00e9e La Piscine\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n The Mus\u00e9e La Piscine is one of the best museums in the world. Works and collections of applied and fine arts (fabrics, decorative arts, sculptures, paintings and drawings) are beautifully displayed here in a former swimming pool.\u00a0\u00a0Current offerings include a retrospective of independent painter and engraver Robert Lotiron (1886-1966), representing the figurative art of the inter-war period, and a closer look at the work of ten contemporary Korean ceramic artists.<\/p>\n 23 Rue de l'Esp\u00e9rance, 59100 Roubaix<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n @La Villa Cavrois<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n The Villa Cavrois, designed by architect Robert Mallet-Stevens, hosts various temporary exhibitions throughout the year, although this iconic piece by of one of the figures of the modernist movement is worth the visit in itself.<\/p>\nThe real estate market<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Our advice<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Art of living<\/h2>\n
Culture<\/strong><\/h2>\n
LaM<\/span><\/h4>\n
The Mus\u00e9e La Piscine<\/span><\/h4>\n
The Villa Cavrois<\/span><\/h4>\n