Emmanuel Cadieu stayed two nights at La Maison Fives before earning the MOF title in sommellerie. A look back at the finals in Lille Fives Cail.

Extend your Bruges or Ghent trip with two days in Lille: Flemish architecture, the old town, good food and Fives Cail. Stay at La Maison Fives.

Catherine Meurisse: a book dedication over breakfast at La Maison Fives Yesterday morning, we experienced a rather magical moment at La Maison Fives. Visiting Lille to present her new graphic novel, Le Clan de Walden, the brilliant author and illustrator Catherine...

Featured in Le Figaro Voyages: our little Maison makes the Lille Braderie 2026 selection We thought we would announce everything once it was all perfectly ready, press release written, photos polished… but apparently, Le Figaro Voyages did not wait. We have just...

Autumn morning at Parc Jean-Baptiste Lebas 8am. Autumn morning. The light is just starting to appear and everything is still wet. No dog today — Gapi is on holiday. So we walk straight through the middle of the park. A quiet spot to start the day in Lille The...

October morning at Parc des Dondaines October morning, autumn settling in quietly. We love starting the day here, just south of Lille-Europe station, for a short run or a peaceful walk. Parc des Dondaines is one of our regular spots when we’re in Lille — and...

Sunday morning: luxury bags, a run, and a city on the move We often pass by the Louis Vuitton boutique set inside the former Huitrière, just a few steps from the Hermès store. Once, people came here for oysters; now it’s for bags. Soula runs, Gapi trots along, and the...

Finding somewhere to eat as a group can be a real headache. From Chaud Bouillon, just around the corner from La Maison Fives, to food courts in the city centre and beyond, here is our neighbourhood guide with kitchen hours and useful links.

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: 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...

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....

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...

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? 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? 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 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...

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....

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...

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....

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....

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...

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: 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,...

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...

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 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...

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” 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...

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 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...