Lille benefits from a ideal location at the Belgium border and close to England to attract international visitors. The Palais des Beaux-Arts and the birth house of Charles de Gaulle contribute to the attractiveness of the city.
Key figures
72,000 jobs (strongly and partially linked to tourism)
Number of tourism-related jobs in 2023 of Metropole of Lille
62 %
Occupancy rate of Metropole of Lille in 2024
11 000 tourists on average / day
Tourists on the Metropole of Lille in 2024
7 682 hotel rooms
Hotel rooms in 2024 on the Metropole of Lille
Lille Métropole remains a dynamic tourism hub, attracting an average of 11,000 visitors per day in 2024. With a hotel capacity of 7,682 rooms, the metropolitan area maintains an occupancy rate of 62%, reflecting steady demand across business and leisure segments.
TFurthermore, tourism plays a significant role in the local economy, supporting 72,000 jobs either fully or partially linked to the sector—accounting for 16% of total employment in the Métropole Européenne de Lille (MEL).
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