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Where to Stay in Lille for the 2025–2026 Holiday Season: Christmas Markets and New Year’s Eve in a Peaceful Setting
A stay at La Maison Fives to fully enjoy the festive season in Lille Each year-end, Lille lights up with festive cheer and hosts one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in France. To enjoy the magic without the crowds of the city center, La Maison Fives is your...
La Maison Fives: Follow the inspiring transformation of a living space in Lille Fives Cail
La Maison Fives: Before / After… or rather: now / soon We’re almost there! 🤠 The La Maison Fives project is making great progress, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Located in the heart of the booming Lille Fives Cail district, our dream is taking shape—and it’s...
Vegan and Dog-Friendly Brunch at La Clairière: A Delicious Escape in Lille
A Sunday Brunch in Lille: The Gourmet Experience at La Clairière Sunday is the perfect day to relax and enjoy a good brunch. In Lille, we discovered a place that will delight your taste buds: La Clairière, a charming restaurant located at 75 boulevard de la Liberté....
Accommodation in Lille During the Braderie: Restful Nights for a Festive Experience
Why Stay at La Maison Fives During the Braderie? The Lille Braderie is much more than a flea market. It’s a massive popular event: over 80 km of stalls, 2 million visitors, pop-up concerts, a fairground, and mountains of moules-frites. To fully enjoy the experience...
New Culinary Destination in Lille: RÖK Arrives on Place Philippe Lebon
A New Culinary Address in Lille: RÖK Opens on Place Philippe Lebon Lille Fives Cail’s culinary scene continues to grow with the arrival of RÖK, a new spot that promises to delight seafood lovers. Since June 25, 2025, this establishment has opened its doors on Place...
Where to Stay for a Concert or Event at the Nouveau Siècle in Lille?
Where to Stay for a Concert or Event at the Nouveau Siècle in Lille? A Calm and Cozy Accommodation at La Maison Fives, Near the Nouveau Siècle The Nouveau Siècle is much more than just a concert hall. Located in Lille’s historic center, just steps from the Grand...
Where to Stay for a Concert or Event at Le Nouveau Siècle in Lille?
Where to Stay for a Concert or Event at Le Nouveau Siècle in Lille? A Peaceful and Welcoming Stay at La Maison Fives, Near Le Nouveau Siècle Le Nouveau Siècle is much more than just a concert hall. Located in the historic heart of Lille, just steps from the Grand...
Accommodation in Lille for the European Heritage Days
Accommodation in Lille for the European Heritage Days A stay at La Maison Fives to fully experience the Heritage Days The European Heritage Days in Lille will take place this year from September 19 to 21, 2025. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover sites often...
Where to Stay in Lille When Visiting Art and Design Schools
Located in the creative eco-district of Fives Cail, close to several design schools, La Maison Fives is the perfect base for prospective students, parents, applicants, or visitors from the art world. A winning combination: a well-placed, restful, and inspiring stay....
A Selection of Typical Lille Estaminets – and a Good Night at La Maison Fives
La Maison Fives & the Estaminets: a winning combination Some stays can be summed up in a few words: good food, good sleep, good living. That’s exactly what a visit to La Maison Fives followed by a trip to the estaminets of Vieux-Lille offers. On one hand, a calm and...
Where to Stay Near Parc Jean-Baptiste Lebas in Lille? By Bike, Metro, or Away from the Buzz: La Maison Fives
Parc Jean-Baptiste Lebas is that big green rectangle bordered by red fences, at the crossroads of lively neighborhoods. Just behind the Porte de Paris, between the charming city center, the working-class area of Moulins, and the creative wastelands of Saint-Sauveur....
Exhibition at Le Tripostal Lille: looking for a stylish hotel nearby? Discover La Maison Fives!
Coming to Lille for an exhibition at Le Tripostal? Whether it's for a major contemporary art show, a festival, or an event organized by Lille3000, why not extend the artistic experience by staying in a place that reflects it? 📍 Just 10 minutes by metro and 15 minutes...
Parking at La Maison Fives – All the Useful Info (Zenpark, Street, Apps, Tips)
You’re coming to La Maison Fives and wondering: where to park, how much it costs, and how it works? Here is a complete page to guide you, reassure you, and save you time. There are two main options, both located within 100 meters of the house: – a secured parking via...
Le Splendid Lille: Where to Stay Nearby? A Cool Five-Room Hotel Just 10 Minutes on Foot
🎤 Le Splendid: an iconic concert hall in Lille Le Splendid Lille, located at 1 Place du Mont de Terre, 59800 Lille, is a must-visit concert venue on the Lille cultural scene. Housed in a renovated former ballroom, it hosts a rich and varied program: concerts, shows,...
An excellent five-room boutique hotel just 10 minutes from Lille-Flandres and Lille-Europe stations: Stay at La Maison Fives
Tucked away in the vibrant and up-and-coming Lille-Fives district, La Maison Fives offers the perfect alternative for travelers passing through or staying longer in Lille. Just 10 minutes by metro or bike from Lille-Flandres and Lille-Europe stations, it provides...
🏨 Where to stay near the Grand Palais or Zénith in Lille? Discover La Maison Fives
If you’re attending an event at Lille Grand Palais or the Zénith in Lille, why not choose an original and comfortable accommodation nearby, away from the hustle and bustle of the city center? Located just 10 minutes by bike or 20 minutes on foot from these iconic...
A Gourmet Stroll Through Lille: Discover the Legendary Waffles of Maison Méert
A Gourmet Stroll in Lille: Discovering Méert Waffles In Lille, the waffle is not just a sweet treat—it’s a true institution. We all know Liège or Brussels waffles, but Lille’s waffles are well worth the detour too, especially when it comes to the legendary waffles...
A pop-up bar in Lille from May 28 to June 29, 2025: La Maison Paix Dieu and its sensational beer
This is just the kind of good tip we love in Lille! 🫦 A pop-up bar in the heart of Vieux Lille We stumbled upon a hidden gem in Old Lille: La Maison Paix Dieu. This private mansion turned pop-up bar welcomes you from Wednesday to Sunday, from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. And on...
Discover the Happy Heads: a Touch of Whimsy in the Lille Fives Cail District
Discover the “Happy Heads” in Lille Fives Cail! Just a stone's throw from La Maison Fives, an astonishing sight greets us. Colorful and round, funny heads float in the air, adding a touch of whimsy to the neighborhood. These installations, known as "Happy Heads", are...
BIAM 2025: Immersion in the World of Street Art in Lille and its Surroundings
The 7th Edition of BIAM: A Street Art Festival in Lille!We are pleased to announce that the International Mural Art Biennial (BIAM) has begun! From May 17 to June 20, 2025, more than 30 artists will be working in 11 cities across the Lille metropolitan area and the...
La Maison Fives: a New Creative Space in the Heart of Lille
La Maison Fives: A New Chapter in Lille We are pleased to announce an exciting transformation: La Maison Folia becomes La Maison Fives. A new place, a new name, but always the same energy that drives us. We have left the countryside to anchor ourselves in the vibrant...
Dive into Philippe Katerine’s Creative Universe at La SéCu Gallery in Lille Fives
Discover Contemporary Art in Lille: Philippe Katerine at La Sécu Gallery We recently had the pleasure of discovering a fascinating exhibition at the Contemporary Art Gallery La Sécu, located in the dynamic neighborhood of Lille Fives. This exhibition highlights the...
Discover the Artisanal Elegance of our COLONNE Cup Set in White Stoneware
Discover Our “COLONNE” Cup Set! Today, we'd like to tell you about our magnificent “COLONNE” cup set. Made from white stoneware, these cups are delicately speckled with pyrite flecks, adding a touch of originality. Each cup is an invitation to savor everyday moments,...
Discovering the POÉSIE Bowls in Pyrite Stoneware: Unique Craftsmanship in Lille
Discovering Our “POÉSIE” Bowls in Pyrite Stoneware Today, we'd like to share with you a piece that's particularly close to our hearts: our POÉSIE “POÉSIE” bowls in pyrite stoneware. Each bowl is a true work of art, telling a story through its soft and poetic hues....
A journey to Lille: La Maison Folia opens a new chapter in the North
A New Chapter for La Maison Fives A café, on a Thursday morning in Wazemmes, Lille. Soula, sitting in the sun in front of the Halles, watches the lively market. She turns to me and says, “What if we moved La Maison Folia to Lille?” Today, we’re still in Normandy, but...
“the Perfect Harmony” – a Short Story not Written by Philippe Delerm
"There it is, tiny but essential. My everyday lock. The cold steel of the key against my skin, the chirping of sparrows in the alley, the aroma of croissants from the neighboring bakery; everything comes together as I prepare to open. A...
Wolf in the Night: My Baptism into Wild Greece
The year 2000, a turning point. It was that year when I met the woman of my life, Soula Boscoupsios. Born in Belgium to Greek parents, she won my heart in the picturesque streets of Mons, where we were pursuing our respective studies in architecture for her, and...
Artistic Redesign of Schweppes Offices in 2006: 15 Days of Nocturnal Creation
Schweppes, this iconic brand known for its sparkling and tonic drinks, belongs to the giant company Cadbury. Representing excellence and innovation in the beverage industry, Schweppes has always been synonymous with prestige and grandeur. In 2006, in the refined...