Lille: The Bradt Mini-Guide (Bradt Travel Guide)

Phillips, Laurence

ISBN 10: 1841620874 / ISBN 13: 9781841620879

Published by Bradt Travel Guides, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Lille: The Bradt Mini-Guide (Bradt Travel Guide)
• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1841620874
• ISBN 13: 9781841620879
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1779864455.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: 12181239
• Signed: 5/27/2026 6:47:35 AM
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Synopsis

Laurence Phillips provides the ideal insider's guide to Lille in this follow-up to Paris, Lille, Brussels: The Bradt Guide to Eurostar Cities, which won him the award for best guidebook 2002 (British Guild of Travel Writers). Lille, only a few hours travel time from central London, is an ideal continental jaunt for Americans hankering after French culture and cuisine without the hassle of Paris. Lille: The Bradt Mini-Guide is packed full of information about this charming destination. Features include a background to Lille's history and culture, a walking tour of the city, local cuisine, and festivals.

This guide features:
*The first European city destination in Bradt's new mini-guide format
*Unmissable sights, parties, places, and premieres for Lille's Capital of Culture 2004 celebrations
*A cornucopia of gourmet restaurants, cafes, specialty shops, and hotels
*Complete range of entertainment options, including nightlife, museums, art galleries, and sightseeing ideas in Lille and the surrounding district
*Travel from England including Chunnel (rail and road) and ferry services

About the Author

Laurence Phillips is an award-winning travel writer specializing in European cities and travel guides for food lovers. He also contributes regularly to major newspapers (he is the travel editor of the Canadian Post), magazines, and BBC radio programs, and is a well-known playwright and lyricist--including work for the Royal Shakespeare Company.