Ferries to France: Lille offers cultural attractions

30.11.2009
People taking ferries to france could stay in the north of the country and visit a city which has great cultural attractions and links which can take travellers all over Europe, according to one newspaper.

The Independent reported that Lille is compact, cultured and festive, with Christmas markets which have around 80 stalls that have arts, crafts and local food for visitors to sample.

"Start in the Grand Place, surrounded by the city"s finest buildings of which the most eye-catching is the Vieille Bourse (old stock exchange) on the eastern side, a 17th-century Flemish-Renaissance froth of pilasters and gargoyles," advised the newspaper.

The publication added that the city can be explored in 48 hours and said visitors should also visit the Old Town section of the city.

In other news, the Sunday Times" Anthony Peregine said that Languedoc is a destination which has plenty of local food and wine for visitors to sample and enjoy.

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