Unusual guided tour of Lille in 1913 immersion

Dive into Lille in 1913, during the Belle Époque, on an immersive visit of Old Lille. Accompanied by Jean-Baptiste Charles de Joguet, a young 33-year-old Lille bourgeois, discover the city through the eyes of a resident of the time. From the Old Stock Exchange to the elegant bourgeois neighborhoods, explore a city in full transformation living in its second golden age, driven by the rise of textiles and coal. Your tour guide, in a suit and in character, will let you relive the life, traditions, and great transformations of Lille on the eve of the First World War. An original experience to discover the Lille heritage differently, between history, anecdotes, and immersion in the Belle Époque.

1. 1

   Place Rihour

   20 min

   You will meet your guide embodying a young bourgeois from 1913, to discover Lille in immersion in the Belle Époque starting with Place Rihour and the surroundings of the Rihour palace.

2. 2

   La Grand'Place

   30 min

   You will then continue through the Grand Place and the theatre square.

3. 3

   Statue du P'tit Quinquin

   20 min

   You will then head towards the Petit Quinquin statue before diving into the traditions and symbols that make up the soul and identity of Lille.

4. 4

   Place de la Republique

   30 min

   You will finish the visit at Place de la République near the Palais des Beaux-Arts and the prefecture.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.