Place to visit
Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille, France: what it is and when to go
Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille is an art museum in Lille, France. Interests: History and Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. It has articles in 17 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Art museum in Lille, France · History, Museums and art
- Where
- France
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), 184 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo 14:00-18:00; We-Su 10:00-18:00; Tu off; Jan 01,May 01,Jul 14,Nov 01,Dec 25 off
- Website
- pba-lille.fr
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 50.63046, 3.06284
What it is and where
Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille is an art museum in Lille, France. It has articles in 17 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Le Palais des Beaux-Arts est l'un des premiers musées de France. Il propose un panorama complet de l'art en Europe de l'antiquité au XXe siècle avec des collections internationalement reconnues, des chefs-d'oeuvre de Bouts, Donatello, Rubens, Goya, Chagal
It is in Lille, where this site lists 114 more places to see, 2.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.63046, 3.06284; the nearest main airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG, Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)), 184 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the History and Museums and art places in France. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille is March to October.
- JanPossible8:14
- FebPossible9:46
- MarBest time11:32
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:16
- JunBest time16:13
- JulBest time15:50
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:25
- NovPossible8:40
- DecPossible7:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | March to October | November to February |
| Museums and art | March to October | November to February |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to France
To enter France there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the France checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 15 ambulance (SAMU) · 17 police · 18 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Terres d'aventureHistory142 m
- Hôtel des CariatidesHistory188 m
- Bains LilloisHistory382 m
- Hermitage GantoisHistory391 m
- Maison CoilliotMonument in Lille, France432 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: History
- Eiffel Tower: tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France
- Besançon
- Musée d'Orsay: art museum in Paris, France
- Notre-Dame de Paris: cathedral in Paris
- Château de Montsoreau: castle in the Loire valley France and location of château de montsoreau-museum of contemporary art
- Vichy
Every France place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille?
It is an art museum in Lille, France. It has articles in 17 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille?
March to October. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46.
How do you get to Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille?
The nearest main airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG), 184 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around France is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the France map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Terres d'aventure, Hôtel des Cariatides, Bains Lillois. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
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