Citadelle

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  • Address
    Vauban-Esquermes, Vieux Lille
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  • Phone
    03 20 21 94 39

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The greatest military architect of the 17th century, Sébastien le Prestre de Vauban, designed the massive Citadelle, shaped like a five-pointed star, after the capture of Lille by France in 1667. Built using some 60 million bricks, it still functions as a military base but around the 2.2km-long outer ramparts you'll find central Lille's largest park. On the southeastern side there's a children's amusement park and a small zoo (admission free).

To get to the Citadelle by bus, take the Citadine line.