Lille Christmas Markets - Fri 9th Dec 2016

From GBP £215.00
  • Duration: 4 Days
  • Product code: PCCXPL
Lille is transformed in to a Winter Wonderland at Christmas time with the arrival of the largest Christmas Markets in Northen France to the city centre. The Place Rihour comes alive as over 80 wooden chalets open on the square selling crafts and produce from local tradesmen. With plenty going on throughout the day, one of the highlights is the giant Ferris wheel giving a panoramic view of the city. Our city centre hotel is a great base for exploring the city sights, perfect for recharging the batteries! The centre of Lille has lovely traditional buildings and has many  shops, cafes and restaurants and landmarks include the famous Goddess statue, The Deesse.

Come along to this lovely destination for a long weekend away - excellent value too!


DAY 1
Departing your local pick-up point (8.00am approx.) in the morning we travel to Folkestone with refreshment stop on route. We board the Eurotunnel early afternoon and should arrive in Lille around 4.00pm local time.

DAYS 2 & 3
During your time in Lille your time is at leisure to enjoy the whole experience of the Christmas Markets and the city centre shops and restaurants.

DAY 4
We leave the hotel in the morning and head back to the Eurotunnel at Calais for the lunchtime crossing. Arriving back in the local area approx. 5.00pm.

Meal plan - Bed & Buffet Breakfast

Ibis Hotel Centre Gares
Ideally situated in the city centre this modern hotel is only a 10 minute walk in to the very centre and has shops, restaurants and bars in the immediate area - perfect location for exploring the city and maybe returning to the hotel for a rest!. Offering a comfortable level of accommodation the hotel has a restaurant which serves bistro food and you can also enjoy a drink in the bar area. Breakfast included. All rooms are clean and tidy with en-suite bathrooms, television, telephone and air conditioning. Passenger lift to all floors. RECOMMENDED HOTEL