Flemish Architecture and Culture Photography Holiday
Sept 9-13th 2021
Sept 9-13th 2021
“….The city has been transformed from an industrial centre into a glittering cultural and commercial hub. Highlights include its enchanting old town (Vieux-Lille) with magnificent French and Flemish architecture, renowned art museums, stylish shopping and outstanding cuisine..“
Flemish Architecture and Culture Photography Holiday
Date: 9-13th Sept 2021
Duration: 4 nights
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With an eye on sustainability and reducing my carbon footprint I’ve wanted to offer my trips by train for a while. The current crisis has provided the opportunity to develop this idea.
For my first photography trip by train I’ve chosen Lille in Northern France. I have developed the idea with a travel writer, ‘Hello Lille’ tourist board and local guide Gaelle.
Lille is just an hour and a half from London and provides a fabulous destination for a photography trip. Lille itself is really interesting and also provides a great hub to visit other places while remaining close to our Eurostar connection. It also has a developing industry of micro breweries making delicious artisan craft beers!
Lille
Capital of the Hauts-de-France region of France and one of France’s most underrated cities. The city has been transformed from an industrial centre into a glittering cultural and commercial hub. Highlights include its enchanting old town (Vieux-Lille) with magnificent French and Flemish architecture, renowned art museums, stylish shopping, outstanding cuisine, a thriving nightlife (should you want it!) and some 1600 designers. (Lonely Planet)
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One of the most architecturally striking towns in northern France, the cobblestoned squares of its old centre surrounded by ornate Baroque townhouses which reflect its Flemish past. It was renowned for its tapestries in the Middle Ages, giving its name to the hangings behind which Shakespeare’s Polonius was killed by Hamlet. During World War I, British and New Zealand miners dug tunnels under the town to surprise the Germans to the northeast while the Germans bombarded the town
Included in the holiday:
- All tuition throughout
- Tour guide/manager for 3 days
- All local transport and all entrance fees
Not included in the holiday:
- Travel by Eurostar
- Accommodation and meals
Price: £255.00
Graham in action
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Flemish Architecture and Culture
Lille