Independent in Villeneuve-d'Ascq

Villeneuve-d'Ascq is a walkable, trendy neighbourhood with convenient options for restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. The neighbourhood's charm comes through with its friendly people. You can experience some local opera, or enjoy the natural beauty of the countryside. Villeneuve-d'Ascq has hotels to suit everyone's tastes, and makes a great home base for exploring the sights in and around Hem.

Sightseeing around Villeneuve-d'Ascq

The area's storied past is told through the monuments and historic sites, while local museums and opera houses add a sense of refinement. Attractions like Lille Museum of Modern Art, The Open Air Museum, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, and Zénith of Lille highlight the local culture. Castle of Flers, Saint-Sauveur Church, and Beffroi are significant monuments. Swing by Manoir de l'Estracelles, Grand Place De Mouscron, and Aalbeke Windmill to learn about local history. Take a tour of Lille University of Science and Technology and Central School of Lille and immerse yourself in the collegiate life. Hours of family fun are waiting at Koezio, Kortrijk Rose Garden, and Bellewaerde.

Popular activities in the area include golfing and shopping. Golf courses like Brigode Golf Club, Sart Golf Club, and Lille Metropole Public Golf will challenge your game. You'll find the great outdoors at parks like Heron Park, Barbieux Park Roubaix, and Henri Matisse Park. For retail therapy, consider Printemps Gallery, Braderie Lille, and K in Kortrijk, and seek out the perfect souvenir. Lille Metropole Stadium, Pierre Mauroy Stadium, or Flandres Golf will provide yet another welcomed diversion.

Some of the most popular attractions in the area include Old Stock Exchange, Lille Grand Square, and Palace of Fine Arts. Casino Barriere Lille, Zenith Arena Concert Hall, and L'Aeronef will also leave an impression.

Getting around Villeneuve-d'Ascq

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at Pont de Bois Station, Triolo Station, or Villeneuve d'Ascq Hotel de Ville Station. To see the sights outside of town, hop aboard a train. Villeneuve d'Ascq Annappes Station is the closet train station, but Villeneuve-d'Ascq Station and Villeneuve-d'Ascq Pont-de-Bois Station are also nearby.

The closest major airport is Lille (LIL-Lesquin), located 7.4 km (4.6 miles) from Villeneuve-d'Ascq. You can also fly in and out of Bethune (XBH-Bethune Train Station), which is located 38.1 km (23.7 miles) away.