What to do in Lille? Top activities near the Lille Euralille residence for students and young professionals
A lively, yet homely student city at the intersection of northern Europe, Lille is the perfect place to live during your studies or when starting your first job. We’ve put together a list of the best eight things to do, either by yourself or with friends, near your student residence in Lille!
Go on a shopping trip
The Westfield Euralille shopping centre is home to more than 100 fashion, home and media shops and is not to be missed! A must for all shopping lovers!
Are unique, one-of-a-kind shops more your thing? Then take a stroll through old Lille’s pedestrian streets and discover its array of designer boutiques, second-hand shops and delicatessens.
Eat out
Lille is a food lover’s paradise! While there are of course well-known fast-food restaurants like McDonald’s and O’Tacos, we recommend La Bottega or l’Arrière-pays. Our top pick? A visit to Meert patisserie, a Lille institution since 1677, to try some of its celebrated waffles!
Just want to have a drink with friends? Then Rue Masséna is THE place to go, a very popular area for students and young professionals for its nightlife. More authentic, Iif you’re taking a stroll through old Lille, why not stop off at the Quai des bananes for a delicious cocktail or the Café Oz for a drink?
Watch a film or listen to music
Good news for film buffs! UGC Ciné Cité Lille cinema is less than a ten-minute walk from your student residence. With more than 20 films a week, as well as previews, there is always something on.
Lille is also perfect for music lovers! There are no fewer than three music venues just minutes away from your residence. Check out L’Aéronef, Le Nouveau Siècle or Zénith de Lille for a wide range of concerts!
Fan of culture ? Many activities for students are free in Lille such as visits to museums, cathedrals etc...
Try out one-of-a-kind activities
Ever wanted to be a secret agent? Want to pretend to part of the criminal underworld for an hour? Then visit Lille’s John Doe or Escapers escape rooms for some truly unique fun!
Lille also has other unique unusual activities for students to doplaces to visit with friends. Think outside the box with MindOut, an arcade room entirely dedicated to virtual reality! Or why not take on your friends at Starship Laser?
Exercise indoors
Burn calories right at home! Your YouFirst Campus student residence in Lille has its very own fitness area, which is really convenient. There are also gyms such as Basic Fit or Fitness Park nearby.
Looking for more sporting activities? Is your favourite pastime skateboarding, rollerblading or ice skating? Love your BMX or freestyle scooter? Then head to the Halle de Glisse, just a 20-minute metro ride from the YouFirst Campus residence. Fancy trying out bouldering? Then check out Arkose or Climb Up for oodles of fun!
Unwind in the fresh air
Want to get a breath of fresh air? Then visit the 110 hectares of the Parc de la Citadelle! With everything from running, cycling and yoga to paddle boarding, orienteering and high-ropes courses, there’s something for everyone!
Love the smell of the sea on a sunny day? Then the beaches on the Opal Coast are a must! Easy to get to by bus or train, Wissant and Berck-sur-Mer are well-known for sand yachting, kitesurfing , kayaking and canoeing! Are you going to take the plunge?
Explore Europe
How about a weekend getaway a little further afield? As the third largest business district in France, Lille Euralille is the ideal place to start your next European adventure. Perfectly located between Lille Flandres and Lille Europe train stations, set off from your student residence to discover your new favourite European capital city.
Did you know that the bustling cities of Paris, Brussels and London are all less than an hour and a half from Lille? You better get packing!
As you can see, whether you are a student or a young professional, you will never be bored in the capital of Flanders! Make the most of the activities Lille has to offer by renting an apartment in our student residence in Lille.
