Shopping in Lille
Heir to a long textile tradition, Lille is an excellent shopping destination. From Old Lille to large shopping centers, the metropolis satisfies all shopping desires.
Old Lille: Chic Shopping
The historic district concentrates the most elegant boutiques:
- Rue de la Grande Chaussée: Luxury brands and designers
- Rue Esquermoise: Fashion, decoration, concept stores
- Rue de la Monnaie: Antique dealers and art galleries
Shopping Centers
Westfield Euralille: Largest shopping center in Hauts-de-France, 120 stores between both train stations. Zara, Apple Store, Fnac, Sephora, Uniqlo… Open Monday-Saturday 9:30am-8pm.
Les Tanneurs: Convenient downtown shopping center with Monoprix and Fnac.
Department Stores
Le Printemps: Luxury fashion, leather goods, perfumes.
Furet du Nord: France’s largest bookstore, a Lille institution since 1936.
Outlets
L’Usine (Roubaix): France’s first factory outlet (1984), up to 40% off.
McArthur Glen (Roubaix): 80 designer brands at outlet prices.
Markets
Wazemmes Market: The most famous, Tuesday/Thursday/Sunday morning. Popular and cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Braderie de Lille: First weekend of September, Europe’s largest flea market!
Shopping guide in Lille: Old Lille boutiques, Euralille shopping centers, outlets, markets. Where to shop in the metropolis.