Lille is a city located in the north of France, near the border with Belgium.
It is located in the Hauts-de-France region, about 220 km north of Paris.
The city is at the center of the European metropolis of Lille, which includes cities such as Roubaix, Tourcoing and Villeneuve d'Ascq.
Lille is in a strategic position at the crossroads of several major motorways and railway lines, making it a major transport hub for the region.
Lille is situated in an area of gently rolling hills, surrounded by the Deûle and Lys rivers, and enjoys a temperate oceanic climate.
See also information on Paris.