Place du Général-de-Gaulle

Place du Général-de-Gaulle (Lille)

square in Lille

#2 in Lille / #311 in France

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Place du Général-de-Gaulle, commonly known as Grand'Place, is the main square in Lille, France. It serves as a vibrant hub of activity and a central meeting point in the city. Surrounded by historical buildings featuring Flemish and French architecture, the square is a blend of cultural and historical significance. Key landmarks include the Vieille Bourse, an exquisite 17th-century building that once housed the stock exchange, and the Théâtre du Nord, a prominent theater. The square is also noted for its central statue, the Column of the Goddess, which commemorates the city's resistance during the Siege of Lille in 1792.

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