Visit Lille with your dog
Discover the capital of Hauts-de-France like you’ve never seen it before!
What to do with your dog in Lille? Where to stay in dog-friendly accommodation? Thanks to this article, you will know everything!
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Discover Lille with your faithful four-legged companion! If you are looking for a dog-friendly vacation destination in the North part of France, then Lille is an ideal city for you and your dog. With its parks, historic downtown, cobblestone streets and picturesque architecture, this city of Hauts-de-France offers a unique charm for an unforgettable visit or weekend with your dog.
Many accommodations and restaurants will welcome your dog and certain tourist sites will be accessible to them provided, of course, that they are kept on a leash. The city's museums do not accept dogs but many outdoor sites will happily welcome them!
It is also the first city in Europe to have inaugurated a dog bar : the WAF ! Too wow, right?
In this article, I offer you a short guide to fully enjoy your next vacation in Lille with your dog. Let's go !
What to do in Lille with your dog?
What's better than sharing activities with your dog during your vacation? HAS Lille, you won't have time to get bored! Between walks in the parks, sporting activities, discovery of Old Lille, the historic center...: your dog will not have time to say W'ouf!
A little advice, don't discover Lille with your dog on the weekend of the famous Lille clearance sale. There is an incredible crowd of onlookers and it is not at all suitable for a nice walk in town with your dog.
Let's start with the city's must-see attractions that you can't miss and that you can admire with your dog. To discover the typical architecture of the city, go to the rue de la Grande-Chaussée, which is one of the oldest streets in the city, and in the mint street which takes its name from the Mint established by Louis XIV. These two streets are located in the historic center of the city and others are also worth discovering: don't hesitate to get lost a little with your dog, you will not be disappointed with your finds!
And then among the must-sees, there are necessarily: the belfry of the town hall, the Grand'Place, the Vieille Bourse, the Palais des Beaux-Arts...
If you are looking for a little greenery, the city of Lille and its surroundings are full of parks and green spaces to explore with your dog!
The best known of them: the Citadel Park. It's the green lung of the city and it's THE place to be for super nice walks with your dog in the heart of downtown Lille. Located right next to the animal park (in which your dog will not be admitted), this park offers a real breath of fresh air and will allow you to stroll peacefully around the Citadel of Lille with your dog.
You can also enjoy a nature walk near theLille aerodrome, more precisely in the city of Bondues, or in the parks of Haumont (Moves), of North (Marcq-en-Baroeul) and Leo (Wattrelos). You can also enjoy the Madeleine dog park if you want your dog to play with friends during your stay.
Finally, for a more aquatic trip, la Côte d'Opale et North Sea beaches are about an hour's drive from the city. Closer to the city center (around 30 minutes by car), you can also go for a walk at the pond in Goriaux (Wallers) to stretch your legs on the hiking trails along the water.
And I can’t finish this “activity to do with a dog” paragraph without telling you about the local specialties. Enter an estaminet and savor the good local dishes. For my part, I’m more of a “chip shack”! There, they know how to make real fries and they don't serve them to you in a Mickey tray! For the fricadelle, however, I’ll pass…
Tips from Musher and Sophie: – “If like Musher your dog loves water, then I can only advise you to take a look at our article The dangers to avoid on the beach with your dog !"
Where to sleep with your dog in Lille?
Now that you know what you are going to do during your next vacation with your dog in Lille, you need pet-friendly accommodation to sleep in. The following hotels are not to QUALIDOG labeled but will welcome your dog with pleasure! However, I advise you, to avoid any unpleasant surprises at the start of your vacation, to contact your host accommodation before your arrival to be sure that your dog (or dogs if you are traveling as a group) is welcome and under what conditions they will be welcomed!
- Moxy Lille City – A hotel in the heart of downtown Lille that will welcome your dogs, regardless of their size.
- Hotel Lille Europe – A hotel located near the Lille Flandres train station which will welcome your dogs regardless of their size, for €10 per night per animal.
- Eklo Hotel Lille – Located in the South-East of the city, this hotel will welcome your dogs under 20kg for a supplement of €8 per night per animal.
- Hotel Chagnot – Also located near Lille Flandres station, this hotel will welcome your dogs of all sizes for an additional €5 per night per animal.
- Lille City Hotel – Located near Boulevard de la Liberté, this hotel will welcome your dogs of all sizes for an additional €8 per night per animal.
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