The Porte Royale of the Citadel of Lille, a carved stone gateway in brick ramparts, reached by a cobbled bridge with flower boxes over the moat.

Free entry

Citadel of Lille

The Citadel of Lille is a pentagonal fortress built from 1667 to 1670 to plans by Vauban after Louis XIV took the city, and Vauban called it the queen of citadels. It still houses an army headquarters, so the interior is closed to casual visitors; the moats, brick ramparts and the Porte Royale gate can be seen from the surrounding park.

Nearby

Birthplace of Charles de Gaulle

museum

Lille Cathedral

church

Hospice Comtesse

museum

Grand Place

tourist attraction

Vieille Bourse

historic building

Free entry

Free entry — no ticket needed

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