Parc Loisirs de la Citadelle
This huge open space of the Parc Loisirs de la Citadelle is very popular with the people of Lille, featuring over 50 hectares of well-tended walks, a zoo and lofty views of the Citadelle.
The park was originally named the Bois de Boulogne, allegedly because the locals wanted a park to rival that of the same name in Paris. Nowadays it is a popular family destination with games, a playground and a zoo containing some 400 exotic creatures.
Visitors can also catch a glimpse of the awesome Citadelle, built by Sébastien Leprestre, Marquis of Vauban at the order of Louis XIV, who had just conquered the town. Originally it was a small town surrounded by five bastions in a star shape. Nowadays it is home to a military centre but it's still possible to walk around its formidable fortifications.
| Venue Information: | Parc Loisirs de la Citadelle |
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| Opening Hours: | Zoo: Summer 10am-5.30pm; Winter 10am-4.30pm |
| This huge open space is very popular with the people of Lille, featuring over 50 hectares of well-tended walks, a zoo and lofty views of the Citadelle. | |
| The park was originally named the Bois de Boulogne, allegedly because the locals wanted a park to rival that of the same name in Paris. Nowadays it is a popular family destination with games, a playground and a zoo containing some 400 exotic creatures. Visitors can also catch a glimpse of the awesome Citadelle, built by Sébastien Leprestre, Marquis of Vauban at the order of Louis XIV, who had just conquered the town. Originally it was a small town surrounded by five bastions in a star shape. Nowadays it is home to a military centre but it's still possible to circulate its formidable fortifications. | |
| Directions: | By Bus: 14. |
| Contact Details: | Parc Loisirs de la Citadelle |
| Phone: | +33 (0) 3 2021 9421 |
| Name: | Lille Tourist Office |
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| Location: | Lille |
| Address: | Palais Rihour, BP 205, 59002 Lille |
| Email: | info@lilletourism.com |
| Phone: | +33 (0) 3 59 57 94 00 |
| Name: | Nord-Pas de Calais Tourist Office |
| Location: | Nord-Pas de Calais |
| Address: | 6, Place Mendès France, BP 99, 59028 Lille Cedex |
| Email: | contact@crt-nordpasdecalais.fr |
| Phone: | +33 (0) 3 20 14 57 57 |
| Name: | Maison de la France |
| Location: | France |
| Address: | 20 Avenue de l'Opéra, 75001 Paris, France |
| Phone: | +33 (0) 1 42 96 70 00 |
| Fax: | +33 (0) 1 42 96 70 71 |
