Gare Lille-Flandres luggage storage

About Gare Lille-Flandres

Lille in northern France is the capital of French Flanders, and Lille Flandres Train Station is the main train station in town. First opened in 1842, the impressive façade of Lille Flandres Station was actually recycled from Paris' Gare du Nord, and it remains one of the most iconic buildings in the city. Originally named Gare de Lille, or Lille Station, it changed its name with the opening of Lille Europe Train Station to differentiate it from that other transportation hub. It's still one of the main stations in the region and an important place that connects Paris to northern France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

Lille Flandres Train Station is connected to Paris Nord Station by the high-speed TGV train line, which only takes an hour to reach Lille from the French capital. From there, other trains connect Lille to Arras, Cambrai, Calais, and other cities throughout the north of France. It's extremely easy to reach other train stations throughout the region from Lille Flandres Station.

There was a time when most train stations had left luggage facilities in the form of luggage lockers. However, these coin-operated lockers have gradually disappeared in recent decades due to safety and terrorism concerns. You won't find self-service lockers at Lille Flandres Station, and there's no left luggage office, either. However, Bounce provides luggage storage facilities in the region, so you always have a place to store luggage. By partnering with local shops and businesses, Bounce gives you a place to store your luggage for anything from a few hours to days at a time, making it one of the most useful luggage storage options in the city.

Top attractions near Gare Lille-Flandres

This historic train station, like other train stations that date back to the era before cars, is located right in the heart of the city. That means that all you need to do is find luggage storage, and then you can explore the top attractions in the city right from Lille Flandres Station. Leave the bags behind at convenient luggage storage facilities and check out some of these city attractions:

La Vielle Bourse luggage storage

One of the most iconic buildings in Lille, this historic stock exchange is noted for its lively courtyard that is now full of bars and restaurants. It's a great way to soak up the historic charm of the city and enjoy the lively atmosphere. You can find left luggage facilities close to the square so that you can leave the bags behind and enjoy this historic part of Lille for yourself with only a short walk from Lille Flandres Station.

Palais des Beaux-Arts luggage storage

Just a short walk from the station, you'll also find this incredible art museum. One of the largest art museums in France, this astounding collection was established by Napoleon Bonaparte and contains works by Donatello, van Gogh, and hundreds of notable French artists covering a span of centuries. Note that large bags are not permitted inside, and although the museum has luggage lockers, they are small and tend to get quickly filled during busy periods, so it's probably better to make your own luggage storage arrangements before you visit.

Musée d'Histoire Naturelle de Lille luggage storage

This natural history museum is a guaranteed hit with kids and just about anyone else. Housed in a beautiful building, this impressive collection of zoological specimens takes you around the world and on a journey through time to learn more about and celebrate life on earth. This museum offers a limited selection of luggage lockers, but they don't have the space to store large bags, so make sure to leave yours behind in luggage storage facilities that can handle bigger items - like Bounce.

Citadelle de Lille luggage storage

Located in a beautiful park, this star-shaped fortress dates back to the 17th century and was once the center of political and military power in Lille. Now it's a museum where you can explore the military history of an area that has been fought over in some of the world's bloodiest conflicts and admire weaponry and tactics from bygone ages. Just a short walk from Lille Flandres Station, this fortress does not have luggage lockers or a left luggage office, so be sure to leave your bags with Bounce before you visit.

Transport options at Gare Lille-Flandres

Lille Flandres Station is the city's main transportation hub, so as well as intercity and regional trains across northern France and beyond, the station also operates as the main bus station of the city. That makes it easy to get to just about anywhere in Lille from here.

Local tips and insider info

• Lille is known for having some of the friendliest locals in all of France. Drop off your bags, remember to say 'bonjour' when entering a local business, and you'll most likely be welcomed to this charismatic city. You don't need to speak French here, but the locals do appreciate you making at least a minimal effort, so learning a few words of the local language is never a bad idea.
• Drink beer. As part of the cross-border Flanders region, Lille is famous for its excellent beer, and unlike most of France, it's beer, not wine, that you'll see being consumed most often by locals. Avoid the brands you know and instead try something local and unique.
• Located as it is in northern France, Lille has some temperamental northern European weather. Rain is possible at any time of year, but especially in winter and spring. Visit in summer or in fall to get the best out of the city.

Conclusion

Lille is an underrated town with a unique Flemish charm combined with everything you expect from a French city break. And if you're traveling through the area, you can also find Bounce luggage storage in places like Brussels Central Train Station, Paris Nord Train Station, and Paris Orly Airport. Bounce makes it easier to explore Lille and every other city in the area, so book your luggage storage today.