Passendale, Lille
42 km to the north of Lille lies the village of Passendale, best known as the site of the Battle of Passchendaele during World War I.
42 km to the north of Lille lies the village of Passendale, best known as the site of the Battle of Passchendaele during World War I. It is also home to various war cemeteries - Tyne Cot Cemetery which is the largest Commonwealth cemetery in the world, the New British Cemetery, the Canadian Memorial, and the New Zealand Forces Memorial.
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Passendale and Nearby Sights on Map
Furet Du Nord
Furet du Nord is one of the biggest book shops in Europe, located on the Grand Place in Lille across from the Old Stock Exchange
Lille Citadel
The Lille Citadel is a 17th century pentagonal fortification built by Marquis de Vauban as part of the Pré Carré, demarcated by a double-line of fortified towns between the North Sea and Meuse River
Parc Zoologique de Lille
The Lille Zoo is popular with kids, housing about 400 animals such as rhinos, peacocks, pigeons, bears and zebras
Vieux-Lille
Lille’s Old Town is a charming quarter that has been inhabited for over 1000 years, retaining relics of its eventful history
Hospice Comtesse Museum
The Hospice Comtesse in Lille was founded in 1236 by Countess Jeanne de Flandre as a hospital for the needy in the Hôtel de la Salle
Grand Place
At the heart of Lille is the Place du Général de Gaulle, better known as Grand Place
Lille Cathedral
The Basilica of Notre Dame de la Treille, better known as the Lille Cathedral, is a 19thcentury Roman Catholic church that serves as the the seat of the Bishop of Lille
Marche De Wazemmes
The Wazemmes Market in Lille is one of the largest markets in France, with vendors selling everything from fresh produce, flowers and spices to accessories and perfumes
Vieille Bourse
Vieille Bourse is the Old Stock Exchange of Lille, built in Flemish Renaissance style in 1652-’53 to designs by Julien Destrée
Rue de Bethune
The Rue de Béthune is a pedestrian shopping street in Lille, running from the intersection of Rue Neuve and Rue des Tanneurs to the Place Bethune