La Vieille Bourse, Lille

The Old Stock Exchange was built in 1651 under Philippe IV, King of Spain, when the city was Spanish. Its grandeur is a reflection of Lille’s economic success at the time.

Its architecture is typical of the Flemish Renaissance style, comparable to that of Antwerp. Until 1923 it was first and foremost a place of commerce for the merchants of Lille, embodied in the statue of Mercury – god of commerce – which crowns the building’s bell tower.

Today its inner courtyard has a unique charm, creating a meeting point for booksellers, florists, chess players and tourists. During the summer there are weekly tango lessons, and the daily second-hand book market is popular with locals and visitors alike. 

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Olga.Mach/Wikimedia CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en

Opening Hours

Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
13:00 - 19:00
Wednesday:
13:00 - 19:00
Thursday:
13:00 - 19:00
Friday:
13:00 - 19:00
Saturday:
13:00 - 19:00
Sunday:
13:00 - 19:00

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