Rue de Bethune is the busiest street for shopping.

Euralille is a huge indoor complex next to the stations, including Carrefour.

Auchan has an out of town complex at Villeneuve d’Ascq.

Boutiques and art shops prevail throughout the delightful cobbled streets of Vieille Lille.

Palais Rihour Boutique – the boutique in the hall of the Palais Rihour offers a selection of cultural and handicraft products in typical Lillois style.

Sales take place at the end of each season, particularly summer but the January sales are as popular here as in the UK.