Janet and John have been to Lille
Janet and John have had a lovely few days wondering around Lille. They decided to try the shuttle for the first time and were so impressed they are already thinking of a return trip. The weather in Lille was superb as was the next generation Hotel at the Hotel Campanile LILLE NORD – Wasquehal Janet and John would recommend this Hotel to anyone wanting to spend time exploring Lille and the surrounding areas. The rooms were clean and bright, the breakfast great, the staff helpful and free internet access was a bonus. The Metro and Tram system in Lille is extremely efficient, Janet and John took the tram which was within walking distance from the Hotel and were soon taking a relaxed stroll around the town. They were really pleased when they came across the famous Patrick Hermand patisserie which displayed so many mouth watering macaroons and pastries that it was difficult to choose. The Antique Centres that Janet had hoped to visit were more difficult to find but the Wazemmes market did have a few stalls which sold some interesting ceramic items. However, the fruit, vegetables, flowers, breads and cakes were wonderful and well worth a visit. A detour across the border to Brussels gave Janet and John the opportunity to visit a street market where they sampled Flemish food and hospitality, they look forward to going back there. An easy journey back on the shuttle and a quick visit to Grooms in Hungerford made up for not visiting any antique centres in France and Brussels but Janet is determined to go back and as John managed to visit the Hypermarket at Calais and fill up with some very good wine he is happy to take her.