I really enjoyed this military area and zoo. Also really enjoyed Oasis Lille Citadelle. Great food…read moreand drinks!

be careful...i didn't know this was an active military area…read more.. i sorta ignored the humvees on the road until this french DND: do not disturb sign stopped me OOPS!~ luckily i found another entrance to the citadel through a park area with that said, i *stumbled* upon my favorite historical building in lille! the famed architect vauban nicknamed it "QUEEN of citadels" ~*~ the expansive grounds is a pentagon shaped built in the 1600s...these days there are loads of forests and riverways that surround/run through this place there are a number of dirt and paved routes that intersect this entire place i just kept thinking all my marathon friends would LOVE to run here~ ~*~ suggested activities: exercise picnic family time~ ~*~ PS. if you're lucky, you might randomly run into the resident yak! ;p

From the owner: Pour se mettre au vert' Le square Foch, avec son immense statue équestre de l'illustre Maréchal,…read moreoffre un cadre fleuri et boisé idéal pour venir se poser quelques instant sur ses bancs. On peut y admirer la statue du P'tit Quinquin, qui rappelle la célèbre berceuse d'Alexandre Desroussaux.

It's a great place to have a walk or a ride. If you turn…read morehungry after that, you have the possibility to get some energy from the Qanta restaurant. It's also ideal for running around the lake or on the little hills on the side. If your legs follow your heart, you can run through the forest and pass by the LAM to finish the ring.

From the owner: Un îlot de calme et de verdure Derrière l'Hôtel de Ville, ce tout petit square très fleuri et…read moreparticulièrement bien aménagé a le rare mérite d'être vraiment calme. De plus, on peut profiter d'un arrêt dans ce lieu pour admirer la charmante chapelle du Fort du Réduit qui est visible du square.

This place is about a 35 min drive from my house but I don't mind at all. I enjoyed our visit here…read moreand I see several visits in the future, perhaps even a birthday party for my kids. It has several play areas indoor...bounce houses, slides, climbing, toddler area with balls, riding cars. Plenty of seating along the whole place, allowing the grown ups to sit nearby as the kids go crazy. The outdoors is closed during winter months and reopen in April. That includes log rides, petting zoo, a few exhibitions of animals, playground, mini golf and other rides. They offer a decent deletion of food...burgers, tapas, salads, nuggets, fries, cheese/salami platters, steak. The drink menu includes alcoholic beverages...beers, wines and cocktails.

From the owner: Jungle City à Tournai est un parc de loisirs familial qui propose une grande variété d’activités…read morepour les enfants et les familles. Entre jeux, aventures et espaces de détente, chacun peut profiter d’un moment amusant dans un environnement pensé pour les petits comme pour les grands. Un lieu idéal pour se divertir en famille, organiser une sortie avec les enfants ou célébrer une occasion spéciale dans une ambiance conviviale.