Noble Tour

Noble Tour (Noble Tower) is the last remaining portion of Lille’s medieval fortifications.

It was built between 1402 and 1422 by Jehan Sceutre under Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy as part of Lille’s ramparts. It is the oldest fortified building in Lille and was originally part of a complex of ramparts surrounding the city that was part of Lille’s defence plan during the Hundred Years War, and which once included 65 fortified towers.

Visiting Noble Tour

Noble Tour is on rue des Déportés near the town hall at the southern end of the city. From here, it is around an 18-minute walk to the Grand Place. Nearby points of interest include the belfry at the town hall, the Musée de l’Institut Pasteur and Porte de Paris, which are around a five-minute walk from here.

The closest metro station is Lille Grand Palais, which is only a two-minute walk from the tower.

It is not possible to go inside so you’re only able to admire the tower from the outside.

While it’s not a sight to go out of your way to see, it’s close proximity to the belfry at the Hôtel de Ville means that it is worth a look if you’re in this part of the city.

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Rue des Déportés, 59800 Lille
Metro Lille Grand Palais (line 2) Bus 14, 18, L5 (stop: Grand Palais)