La Vieille Bourse

La Vieille Bourse, or the old stock exchange, is a prominent landmark in the heart of Lille city centre. Its quadrangle structure comprises 24 identical houses surrounding an inner courtyard.

The building has a rich history dating back to the 17th century. Constructed between 1652 and 1653, it was designed by the architect Julien Destrée in the architectural style typical of the Flemish Renaissance.

Over the years, the inner courtyard of la Vieille Bourse has evolved into a vibrant marketplace. Today, it hosts book markets, flower markets, chess games and serves as a meeting point for locals and tourists alike.

What to see at la Vieille Bourse

Although it is not possible to visit any of the houses, you can visit the building’s courtyard. The courtyard is open during the afternoon Tuesday to Sunday where it hosts a market selling books and flowers.

Visiting la Vieille Bourse

La Vieille Bourse is located between Grand Place (also known as Place du Général-de-Gaulle) and Place du Théâtre in the heart of the city. Rihour metro station is only a two-minute walk from here and it is a five-minute walk from Gare Lille Flanders.

It is open in the afternoon from Tuesday to Sunday (it is closed on Mondays).

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Place du Théâtre, 59800 Lille
Metro Rihour (line 1), Lille Flandres (lines 1 and 2)
Website www.lille.fr
Admission free
Open Tue–Sun 1pm–7pm