An unusual guided tour: Lille in 1913, between the Stock Exchange, textiles and coal

An unusual guided tour: Lille in 1913, between the Stock Exchange, textiles and coal

Date: 3/7/2026 12:00:00 AM
Location: War Memorial, 38 Place Rihour, Lille, Hauts-de-France
Main Artist: Epok Tour
Price: 8,950 EUR
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Description

Discover Old Lille with a Belle Époque bourgeois! Explore a city undergoing a transformation, flourishing during its industrial golden age. Step back in time to 1913, the end of the Belle Époque in Lille, with Jean-Baptiste Charles de Joguet, a bourgeois in period costume who will guide you through an immersive tour of Old Lille. Discover the majestic Old Stock Exchange and the opulent neighborhoods that bear witness to the city's prosperity, while exploring the urban transformation that marked this pivotal period.<br><br> Your guide will reveal the importance of coal and the textile industry that shaped this booming metropolis. Between factory chimneys and spinning mills, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of a city reinventing itself at the beginning of the 20th century.<br><br> This 1.5-hour experience, accessible to adults and children from 6 years old, offers you a unique perspective on Lille's rich heritage at the dawn of its modernization.<br><br> <b><li>Namely:</li></b><br> The exact location of the visit will be indicated on the voucher after purchase.

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Name: BilletReduc FR

Category: Leisure | Guided Tours, Excursions

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