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It is situated just a few steps from the Grand Place in a lovely 18th century house featuring antique furniture, exposed beams and bricks.

Fresh seasonal ingredients from the local markets and bread baked on the premises ensure a delightful lunch or dinner.

It offers good value for money especially the set menus that include a glass of wine with each course for approx 34 euros.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16139 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16137
The first is the Palais des Beaux Arts. On my first day trip to Lille I stayed there so long that, when looking for a restaurant for lunch, it was too late, "Désolé, Monsieur..." the kitchens were all closed. I had to grab a snack in a "quick".

But this was more than made up for by discovering the magnificent Pâtisserie Méert in the rue Esquermoise. In a magnificent fin-de-siècle tea room you can taste the most sublime cakes I have ever had the good fortune to find.

Though it may lack fine churches, Lille has a magnificent collection of 17th century buildings, incredible shopping and is an easy city to walk about. An under-rated gem.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16137 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16124
The back of each car seemed so low I spent the entire time feeling like I was about to fall out!

Afterwards head for one of the cafes in the same square for a medicinal hot chocolate.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16124 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16121
It also includes a predominantly French language duke box. Note also that the bar staff give very generous measures when ordering spirits!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16121 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16119
Admire the eye-catching wall murals while you choose from the bar’s range of powerful cocktails, some with intriguing 'secret ingredients' (I can recommend the mojito - in moderation!)!

Soak up the friendly atmosphere, and for one night at least you can leave northern France behind and be transported to a faraway land!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16119 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7016 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7016