Palais des Beaux-Arts, Lille
Lille's magnifique museum.
For any self-respecting culture vulture on a holiday in Lille, a trip to the Palais des Beaux-Arts must surely be on the cards.
Considered the second most important museum in France - coming behind the Louvre - the magnificent building is sure to provide something for all sorts of art lovers to get involved in.
With pieces on display by artists such as Rubens and Van Dyck, the museum also hosts a collection of drawings by Raphael and a sculpture gallery.
In addition, the Palais des Beaux-Arts features 17th and 18th century pottery and fifteen 18th century relief maps of towns located in France and Belgium.
The 19th century building also runs various events catered towards young children and families.
However, various temporary exhibitions taking place mean that a visit to Lille's Palais des Beaux-Arts is bound to be exciting at any time of the year.
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25.06.2007.