How To Reach Place Rihour And The Palais Rihour

How to Reach Place Rihour and the Palais Rihour in Lille, France

Place Rihour is an important square in Lille, surrounded by notable buildings including the Palais Rihour. Below are the ways to reach this destination:

By Public Transportation

Subway (Métro): One of the easiest ways to reach Place Rihour is by taking the subway. The closest metro station is 'Rihour' on Line 1. It's a short walk from the station to the square and the Palais Rihour itself.

Bus: There are several bus lines that have stops near Place Rihour. Check the local transit website for the latest schedules and bus lines that serve the area.

By Car

If you're driving to Place Rihour, there are multiple parking lots around the area. The most convenient ones are:

• Parking Rihour-Printemps: Located right beneath the square, it offers easy access to Place Rihour.
• Parking Opéra: This is also nearby and within short walking distance.

By Train

Lille is served by two main train stations: Lille Flandres and Lille Europe. Both are within walking distance or a short metro ride to Rihour.

• From Lille Flandres, it's a 10-minute walk or you can take the metro for one stop to Rihour.
• From Lille Europe, you can walk for about 15 minutes or take the metro from Gare Lille Europe to Gare Lille Flandres and then continue as above.

By Bicycle

Lille also has a bike-sharing system called V'Lille. There are several stations where you can pick up and drop off a bicycle around Place Rihour.

On Foot

Being centrally located, Place Rihour is easily accessible on foot from many parts of the city, especially if you're staying in the city center.

Note: The Palais Rihour, which houses the Lille Tourist Office, is located in the square itself, making it convenient for visitors to find information upon arrival.