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!
Summary
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 a short guide to help you fully enjoy your next holiday in Lille with your dog. Let's go!
What to do in Lille with your dog?
What could be better than sharing activities with your dog during your holidays? In Lille , you won't have a moment to be bored! Between walks in the parks, sports activities, exploring Old Lille, the historic center…: your dog won't have time to say Woof!
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 enjoy with your dog. To discover the city's typical architecture, head to Rue de la Grande-Chaussée , one of the oldest streets in town, and Rue de la Monnaie , named after the mint established by Louis XIV. These two streets are located in the historic city center, and there are many others to explore as well: don't hesitate to get a little lost with your dog—you won't be disappointed by your discoveries!
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're looking for some 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 Lion (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 outing, the Opal Coast and the North Sea beaches are about an hour's drive from the city. Closer to the city center (about a 30-minute drive), you can also take a stroll to the Goriaux pond (Wallers) to stretch your legs on the hiking trails along the water's edge.
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 !"
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Where to sleep with your dog in Lille?
Now that you know what you'll be doing during your next holiday with your dog in Lille , you'll need pet-friendly accommodation. I recommend choosing a place that voluntarily welcomes dogs as well as human holidaymakers 🤗 The QUALIDOG label certifies that your dog is welcome in these accommodations: gîtes, bed and breakfasts, or residences. Find the perfect place for you among these QUALIDOG-certified accommodations :
organize your holidays
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How to get to Lille?
Book accommodation in Lille
Book among the QUALIDOG-labeled accommodation for your holidays
Search for a hotel or accommodation “ok dog” on Booking- 🛖 Find unusual dog-friendly accommodation on Abracadaroom
- (I.e. Find an “ok dog” campsite for this stay
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