Lille lies in the northernmost part of France, near the Belgian border. It has 226,000 inhabitants.
Though, Lille has a pleasant climate almost all the year round, June to September is the best time to visit; the average temperature is 20°C. Rainfall is spread out evenly across the year although it is low. It does not get too cold in winter, but the wind chill factor can be quite high.
The city of Lille has been built over what was originally marshland. During the Middle Ages, it grew in stature largely due to the flourishing textiles and weaving industry. Though the city was fortified, it was captured by Spain, France and Austria, over and over again.
Today, Lille is an established industrial centre and was titled the European capital of culture in 2004.
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