Download or read book Lille (France) - Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-13 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lille is the capital of the Hauts-de-France region in northern France and the core of one of the largest metropolitan agglomerations in the country. Historically, it has also been the capital of Flanders, and later an industrial powerhouse, thanks to which it now boasts a large and handsome historic centre. Today, it is known as a major economic and academic centre, with a very large student population. Situated at the literal crossroads of Europe, Lille is within a 90-minute train ride from Paris, Brussels and London. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.