The 5 best ideas for a romantic weekend in Lille

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Want to spend a romantic weekend in Lille with the one you love? We have selected 5 fantastic ideas for you to experience a loving and exciting moment in the beautiful and captivating capital of the Hauts-de-France.

Take a romantic stroll in the Old Lille district

The Old Lille district is undoubtedly the ideal and most emblematic place for a romantic stroll in the capital of northern France. Its many cobbled streets and buildings dating back to the 19th century give it an incredibly romantic charm. You will find many cafes, terraces and picturesque boutiques.

The old stock exchange located not far from the Grand 'Place is perhaps the most emblematic monument of Lille. It is an ideal place to stroll among booksellers, chess players and antique dealers and discover its four covered galleries.

"Walking together. Create memories." – a quote by Surabhi Rai

See a show as a couple at the Lille Opera

Inaugurated in 1923, the Lille Opera is a mythical place in the capital of Flanders and undoubtedly one of the most romantic for an evening as a couple. Its magnificent facade, typical of neoclassical French architecture, will let you discover splendid allegories of music or tragedy. This place full of history, having welcomed some of the greatest artists of the contemporary era, will certainly appeal to all lovers of culture and the arts.
Classical opera, contemporary dance, concerts, the Lille Opera aims to be open to all arts, all styles and all genres. An ideal place to surprise and charm your partner.

Eat a pizza in an absolutely romantic setting

If you like Italian cuisine, you will be pleasantly surprised to know that Lille is full of good Italian restaurants that are quite suitable for a romantic dinner. Indeed, with their idyllic setting, pleasant music, simple cuisine but appreciated by all, Italian restaurants are undoubtedly the best choice for a romantic restaurant.

We recommend La Bellezza Big Mamma, located on rue Esquermoise in Lille for its particular atmosphere and excellent cuisine. Pasta with truffles, Neapolitan pizza, spinach lasagna, beef carpaccio are among the dishes that you can enjoy in this restaurant. And for dessert, let yourself be tempted by a delicious tiramisu or a chestnut panna cotta accompanied by an authentic Italian coffee.

Book a night with a private SPA in the heart of Lille

For your night in a hotel of choice in Lille, why not combine the comfort of a high-end apartment with the originality of a private spa? This is what Private Room & Spa offers with its two fully private apartments and their spa including jacuzzi and sauna. Relaxation, comfort will be among the ingredients of your night in this original place in Lille.

Located in the heart of the Old Lille district, these magnificent starred apartments will inevitably seduce your partner with their charm, character and originality. An ideal place for an unusual night and a romantic weekend that will mark the spirits and remain in your memories.

A hot air balloon ride for an unforgettable view

If you and your partner have neither vertigo nor fear of heights, then this unique idea will certainly be a particularly intense and memorable moment of your romantic weekend in Lille. From Lille aerodrome you will fly over Lille and its surroundings to enjoy a magnificent panorama with the chosen one of your heart for a ride aboard a hot air balloon of about an hour.

An activity that is both original and romantic to fill up with emotions and thrills and thus discover Lille differently. You can even attend the fabulous spectacle of the sunrise after a night flight.

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