Lille in 1913, between the stock market, textiles and coal
Lille in 1913, between the stock market, textiles and coal
- French
- 1h30
- 8€From
- Devant le monument aux morts, Place Rihour, Lille.Meeting point
Presentation
Immerse yourself in 1913, at the end of the Belle Époque in Lille, on an immersive tour guided by Jean-Baptiste Charles de Joguet, a young bourgeois from the nobility.
Wander through the Vieille Bourse district, before venturing into the prosperous districts that bear witness to the wealth of the local bourgeoisie.
Let yourself be transported to a time of transformation when Lille was reinventing itself, entering a new industrial and urban golden age.
Jean-Baptiste will share with you the vibrant atmosphere of the Belle Époque, while revealing the secrets of a city undergoing profound transformation, where factory chimneys and spinning mills symbolize industrial growth. This immersive experience offers the opportunity to rediscover Lille through the lens of its glorious past, forged by the textile industry and coal mining, the source of a vibrant intellectual and political life that Jean-Baptiste will be delighted to share with you.
A city of contrasts, where extreme poverty exists alongside immense wealth, and where all subjects are passionately debated… without yet perceiving the clouds gathering on the horizon.
European Heritage Days, September 19 and 20, 2026, special rates:
full price €9 / reduced rate €5 / free for children under 5
Wander through the Vieille Bourse district, before venturing into the prosperous districts that bear witness to the wealth of the local bourgeoisie.
Let yourself be transported to a time of transformation when Lille was reinventing itself, entering a new industrial and urban golden age.
Jean-Baptiste will share with you the vibrant atmosphere of the Belle Époque, while revealing the secrets of a city undergoing profound transformation, where factory chimneys and spinning mills symbolize industrial growth. This immersive experience offers the opportunity to rediscover Lille through the lens of its glorious past, forged by the textile industry and coal mining, the source of a vibrant intellectual and political life that Jean-Baptiste will be delighted to share with you.
A city of contrasts, where extreme poverty exists alongside immense wealth, and where all subjects are passionately debated… without yet perceiving the clouds gathering on the horizon.
European Heritage Days, September 19 and 20, 2026, special rates:
full price €9 / reduced rate €5 / free for children under 5
To know
Good to know
- This guided tour in French is available on different dates, see the visit dates in the ‘availability calendar’ below.
- Please be there 10 minutes before the start of the tour.
- Students, young people aged 13 to 17 and children aged 6 to 12 will be granted a reduced rate on presentation of proof of age.
- Free for children under 5, with prior booking.
- Service + : Book your visit in less than 24 hours by calling our advisers on +33 (0)359 579 400.
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