Lille Cathedral (Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille)
Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille
A neo-Gothic church begun in 1854 and not completed until 1999. Its translucent marble-panel façade makes for a striking contrast between old and new styles.
Notre-Dame de la Treille, Lille's cathedral, stands in the heart of the Old Town. Construction began in 1854, stalled for years over funding, and was only capped in 1999 with a modernist façade of thin marble panels. Seen from inside, the façade glows amber in daylight, a striking contrast to the neo-Gothic nave. Entry is free, and the underground crypt occasionally hosts contemporary art exhibitions. The surrounding Old Town streets, paved with flagstones, are some of the quietest in the city.
Opening hours
About 10:00–18:00 (visits restricted during religious events)
Nearby sights
- Vieux-Lille
- Hospice Comtesse Museum
- Maison Méert
- Grand Place (Place du Général-de-Gaulle)
- Vieille Bourse
- Opéra de Lille
- Palais Rihour & Place Rihour
- Church of Saint-Maurice