Trek Zone

Porte de Paris, Lille

#62 among attractions in Lille

Memorial, Historical place
Porte de Paris

Facts and practical information

The Porte de Paris or Porte des malades, is a city gate of the city walls of Lille built in part at the end of the 17th century as a triumphal arch to celebrate the victories of Louis XIV. It was classified as a historical monument in 1875.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°37'47"N, 3°4'8"E
Address

6 Place Simon VollantCentre LilleLille 59800 France

Contact
+33 3 20 54 53 76
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Day trips

Porte de Paris – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille, Euralille, Column of the Goddess, Hospice Comtesse.

  • palais des beaux arts de lille~1400 ftW
  • euralille lille0.6 miNE
  • column of the goddess lille0.5 miNW
  • hospice comtesse lille0.8 miN
  • lille cathedral0.8 miN
  • saint maurice lille0.4 miN
  • marche de wazemmes lille0.8 miW
  • zenith de lille0.4 miNE
  • musee dhistoire naturelle de lille~1180 ftS
  • opera de lille0.6 miN
  • maison folie moulins lille0.5 miS

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Porte de Paris open?

Porte de Paris is open:
  • Monday 7:45 am - 4 pm & 5 pm - 6:45 pm
  • Tuesday 7:45 am - 4 pm & 5 pm - 6:45 pm
  • Wednesday 7:45 am - 4 pm & 5 pm - 6:45 pm
  • Thursday 7:45 am - 4 pm & 5 pm - 6:45 pm
  • Friday 7:45 am - 4 pm & 5 pm - 6:45 pm
  • Saturday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm & 4:30 pm - 7:45 pm
  • Sunday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm & 4:30 pm - 7:45 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Porte de Paris?

Nearby attractions include Belfry, Lille (2 min walk), City Hall, Lille (3 min walk), Christ Church, Lille (3 min walk), Temple protestant, Lille (5 min walk).

How to get to Porte de Paris by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porte de Paris:

Bus
  • Liberté • Lines: 14, 18, L1 (3 min walk)
  • J.B. Lebas • Lines: 14, L1 (7 min walk)

Metro
  • Mairie de Lille • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)
  • Lille Grand Palais • Lines: 2 (7 min walk)

Train
  • Lille-Flandres (12 min walk)
  • Lille-Europe (19 min walk)

Tram
  • Gare Lille Flandres • Lines: R, T (15 min walk)
  • Romarin • Lines: R, T (30 min walk)

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