Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille Cathedral at Lille

In the last few years, I've spent over 5 months in France. My situation is unique because my boyfriend is French, so I often get to explore areas of the country that other travelers might not think to visit. Paris is certainly worth experiencing, but the rest of France has so much to offer, too! Spanning as far north as Lille and as far south as Bordeaux, this guide will give you everything you need to experience some of the best areas of France, outside of its capital. The best part? I don't plan to stop exploring France anytime soon! I will continue to update this guide with new places as I visit them myself. I hope this guide inspires and informs your next, or first, trip to this incredible country. Safe travels! 🧳

France is filled with some of the most delectable and delightful desserts in the whole world. And lucky for you, I have put together some of the BEST patisseries, bakeries and other goodies in Lille that will hopefully soothe your craving! 🤤 The best part of this guide is that it's walkable AND you'll be exploring some of the most charming parts of this underrated French city. You can use this as a walking tour or as a list to guide you to 11 different shops around Lille. This guide will take you to: 😋 2 iconic Lillois desserts 🍪 2 of the best cookie shops I've ever been to 🍫 1 fluffy chou pastry boutique 🥐 4 patisseries and bakeries 🧁 and a few other goodies! You will ALSO unlock: 🧇 Personal recommendations for each shop 🍰 Directions helping you navigate the maze of Lille’s streets 💞 Places and buildings to admire along the way + a bonus stop in a different area of Lille! I'm so excited to show you around Lille to some of my favourite places! I hope you're hungry! ✨This guide will be updated as I continue to explore more shops in Lille - be sure to give it a save!✨