This beautiful city is vibrant at Christmas, with its bustling markets, floodlit buildings and great atmosphere. Only two hours from Calais, it’s the perfect venue for your Christmas shopping and a great French experience.

ACCOMMODATION

Hôtel Ibis Lille Roubaix

This two star hotel in Roubaix centre is a great venue for your group. Relax in twin en-suite bedrooms after a busy day, and enjoy dinner in a bustling local restaurant.

Roubaix is a university town, with a swimming pool and a bowling alley for evening relaxation, and easy road or metro access into Lille.

Hôtel Ibis Villeneuve D’Ascq

Another friendly venue with comfortable rooms, high standards and twin or triple en-suite rooms. This hotel is well-situated for travel to the coast or Paris and is a good touring base.

Villeneuve itself offers a great shopping centre, Science Museum and Modern Art Gallery.

Typical Itinerary

Day One

Travel from School by coach and ferry or Eurotunnel, sightseeing in St. Omer then check-in Lille hotel and evening meal.

Day Two

Explore Lille’s Christmas markets and fine city centre. Afternoon visit to Euralille for indoor shopping or explore a museum. Evening bowling.

Day Three

Day excursion to Paris. Coach tour of the sights then visit to Notre Dame and ascent of Tour Montparnasse. Shopping and restaurant evening meal, then evening drive to hotel.

Day Four

Leave hotel after breakfast, morning of shopping at Cité Europe or visit a chocolate factory. Return to School during the evening.

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