The four-star Mercure Lille Centre Grand Place occupies an impressive 19th-century building right in the heart of Lille, brought sympathetically up to date with contemporary comforts. Bedrooms include free Wi-Fi and tea- and coffee-making facilities, and a buffet breakfast is served each morning before you head out. The Royal Bar is open throughout the day for drinks and lighter bites, and the hotel’s central position puts a wide range of independent Lille restaurants within easy walking distance for evenings.
Golf holidays in northern France make more sense than many travellers expect, and Lille provides a surprisingly well-connected base. Golf de Brigode, Lille Bondues and Mérignies Golf courses are all reachable within thirty minutes, covering a solid spread of layouts to fill a few days of golf. Underground parking (paying) is available for those driving to the courses independently.
Lille itself rewards some time between rounds — the Grand Place, a wealth of Flemish architecture and a vibrant food and café culture make rest days genuinely enjoyable. The city is well connected by rail and road, making it a practical destination for UK golfers who prefer a short crossing with maximum golf and sightseeing value on the other side.
