Walk
Vieux-Lille Old Town & Méert Waffles
Brick-and-stone lanes of boutiques, ending with a vanilla-filled waffle at Méert, open since 1761
Typical duration
90 min
Price
Free to stroll; a Méert waffle about €4 (≈ $4.3)
From port
80 km / 49.7 mi
Transfer time
110 min
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Queue risk
low
👨👩👧 Family friendly
🕐 Best time to visit
Late morning to afternoon; many shops close on Sundays and Monday mornings
Getting there from the port
From the Grand Place, walk north along rue Esquermoise into the old town
Best transport: train Cost: TER about €15–20 each way (TGV can cost more)