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Youthful and fashion-forward, Lille has emerged as one of France’s great cultural hubs.

Capital of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, the city has crept out from under the shadow of Paris, even becoming France’s first designated World Design Capital. Once a bustling merchant city, Lille today houses the country’s second largest art collection and seems to impress visitors without even trying.

The city’s Flemish roots show through in its elegant cityscape, pleasing the eye with ornate architectural facades. From Lille, you can drive to France’s north coast or veer over the border into Belgium. Whichever direction you head, start your road trip by searching for your perfect car hire with easyCar.

The hometown of Charles de Gaulle and an important commercial centre since the 11th century, Lille certainly boasts a fascinating and illustrious heritage. Yet the city has a youthful energy inspired in part by the 100,000 students in the area keen to enjoy the many bars and clubs. Those looking for more cultural attractions are spoilt for choice. The Musee des Beaux-Arts is set in a 19th Century mansion and contains the second largest collection of artwork in France. La Piscine in a unique museum filled with a great selection of paintings and sculptures, all set in a renovated indoor swimming pool! Restaurants in Lille are diverse and cater for all tastes. Make sure you try the ubiquitous mussels with rustic bread along with a glass of French beer. The Jardin Vauban is a wonderful garden in which to relax, have a picnic or enjoy an impromptu game of football.

Lille: Discover more

There is plenty to discover in the surrounding Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. Rent a car in Lille and you can explore this wonderful area at your own pace. From forests and woodland to rolling green hills and rugged coastline, it's a fantastic place to tour for lovers of the great outdoors. The towns and cities, such as Douai, Valenciennes and Calais are historic, lively and at times breath-taking.