Fine Arts Museum (Musee des Beaux Arts)
- Address: Place de République, Lille
- Hours: Open Mondays 2pm - 6pm, Wednesdays - Sundays 10am - 6pm, Closed Tuesdays
- Admission: €5.50
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Cultural Experience,
Museum
Lille's Fine Arts Museum, or Palais des Beaux-Arts, is a giant - only the Louvre tops it for size among France's museums, and its collection is suitably illustrious. It was instituted in 1801 as part of Napoleon's push to bring art to the masses. It's housed in a splendid Belle Époque building dating from the late 1890s.
Stroll through the rooms and you'll find all the stars: Rubens and van Dyck, Picasso and Redon, Corot, Delacroix and David. There is also a wonderful decorative arts collection and a special curio: a selection of 18th-century models of fortified cities.
Latest Reviews
Review by JACQUEINE B, November 2012
Doing what: Lille City Sightseeing Tour
I had been to Lille many times mainly as a stop over for one night. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour, saw Lille in a different light. The driver was very helpful and appeared to speak many languages. Would recommend this tour to anyone.
Review by John O, August 2012
Doing what: Lille City Sightseeing Tour
Very good and informative. We learned a great deal about the City in a short time. With plenty of time left to eat and drink then.
Review by Yu M, April 2012
Doing what: Lille City Pass
Very useful package and I would recommend it to anyone.
Practical Info
To get to the Palais, take Metro Line 1 to Republique station or bus 14 to place de la République.
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