Lille during World War I - 2h00

Dive into history with the tour ‘Lille during the First World War.’ This guided walk begins at Place du Théâtre and leads you to the Citadel, retracing the steps of a city occupied for 4 years and 4 days, cut off from the world.

Discover how the people of Lille lived, suffered, and resisted in the face of deprivation and oppression. At each stop, monuments and statues recall the courage of the inhabitants and heroic figures such as Léon Trulin or the Jacquet Committee.

Your guide will make you relive these dark pages, while showing how Lille has transformed its scars into living memorial sites. Emotion is palpable at every stop, paying tribute to the heroes and victims of the Great War.

This tour, blending heritage, memory, and reflection on peace, is a must for anyone who wants to understand the present in the light of the past and discover the soul of the city.