Lille _ Maison Folie de Wazemmes _ "Somehow I don't feel comfortable" _ œuvre de Momoyo Torimitsu © Jean-Pierre Duplan - Light MotivSince Lille was elected European Capital of Culture in 2004, its Maisons Folies have been a crucible of artistic culture and innovation. As you can imagine, this creative maelstrom has left a profound mark on Lille and its surrounding area!
Northern France _ Lille _ hall du Tripostal © Lille 3000
Northern France _ Lille _ Maison Folie de wazemme © Lille 3000
Northern France _ Lille _ Tripostal © Lille 3000 - Maxime DufourNorthern France _ Lille _ hall du Tripostal © Lille 3000Northern France _ Lille _ Maison Folie de wazemme © Lille 3000Northern France _ Lille _ Tripostal © Lille 3000 - Maxime Dufour
Northern France _ Lille _ Maison Folie Moulins _ Eldorado 2019 © Lille 3000 - Maxime DufourThere are now seven Maison Folies dotted around greater Lille, each embedded in the life of its neighbourhood yet also latching on to international artistic trends – and each that little bit bonkers, as their name suggests! These are vibrant hubs where you can hang out, get a snack, check out an exhibition, go to a gig, or meet your friends for a drink! They’re located in Wazemmes and Moulins in Lille, at the Colysée in Lambersart, in the Hospice d’Havré in Tourcoing, at La Ferme d’En-Haut in Villeneuve d’Ascq, in Lomme, and at the Condition Publique in Roubaix. This is art for everyone, in highly original settings!
Northern France _ Tourcoing _ Hospice d'Havré _ Julien Salaud's work _ Renaissance 2015 © Lille 3000 - Maxime Dufour
Northern France _ Lille _ Saint Sauveur Station © Lille 3000 - Yves Bercez
Northern France _ Tourcoing _ Hospice d'Havré © Lille 3000
Northern France _ Tourcoing _ Hospice d'Havré _ Betsabee Romero's work _ Eldorado 2019 © Lille 3000 - Maxime Dufour
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The Condition Publique building has seen most of its roof accidentally greened since 1900, with seeds carried on the wind turning it into a thriving garden! Now this haven has been turned to a new purpose, as a community garden, complete with beehives, and a fantastic view over the city.
Anne Tomczak At13If antiques, bric-a-brac and interiors are your thing, you’ll be like a kid in a sweet shop in Saint-André-lez-Lille, a district just on the outskirts of Lille fondly known as the ‘antiques village’. You’ll find all sorts, from pieces considered to be very much en vogue to really unusual items. Around 30 independent sellers share a vast 3,000 m² of space, each with its specialist era and niche finds from historic to vintage, retro and industrial. Just be sure to leave space in that boot because there’s bound to be something that catches your eye for the home or garden, whatever your style and budget.
