HTML SitemapExplore

Colonne de la Déesse — Attraction in Lille

Name
Colonne de la Déesse
Description
The Column of the Goddess is the popular name given by the citizens of Lille to the Memorial of the Siege of 1792. The memorial is still in the center of the Grand′ Place of Lille, and has been surrounded by a fountain since around 1990.
Nearby attractions
Grand Place
Pl. du Général de Gaulle, 59800 Lille, France
La Vieille Bourse
Pl. du Général de Gaulle, 59000 Lille, France
Théâtre du Nord
4 Pl. du Général de Gaulle, 59000 Lille, France
Agence de voyage TUI STORE Lille Centre
1 Rue des 7 Agaches, 59000 Lille, France
Office de Tourisme Métropolitain de Lille
Palais Rihour, Pl. Rihour, 59000 Lille, France
Palais Rihour
42 Pl. Rihour, 59800 Lille, France
Le Nouveau Siècle
17 Pl. Pierre Mendès France, 59800 Lille, France
Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille Cathedral
Pl. Gilleson, 59800 Lille, France
Saint Maurice Catholic Church at Lille
Parv. Saint-Maurice, 59800 Lille, France
Lille Opera
Pl. du Théâtre, 59000 Lille, France
Nearby restaurants
Brasserie La Chicorée
15 Pl. Rihour, 59000 Lille, France
La Houblonnière
42 Pl. du Général de Gaulle, 59000 Lille, France
Méert
25-27 Rue Esquermoise, 59000 Lille, France
Shake'N Out Burger
2 Rue des Manneliers, 59800 Lille, France
L'Abbaye Lille
1 Pl. Rihour, 59800 Lille, France
Le Petit Bouillon ALCIDE
5 Rue des Débris Saint-Etienne, 59800 Lille, France
Coq Hardi
44 Pl. du Général de Gaulle, 59800 Lille, France
Cafés Méo
5 Pl. du Général de Gaulle, 59800 Lille, France
Sylvana Briocherie Gonflée
70 Rue Pierre Mauroy, 59800 Lille, France
GOMU Lille
10 Rue Faidherbe, 59000 Lille, France
Nearby local services
Furet du Nord
15 Pl. du Général de Gaulle, 59800 Lille, France
FNAC Lille
20 Rue Saint-Nicolas, 59000 Lille, France
Lepage
10 Rue de la Bourse 6 8, 59800 Lille, France
Boutique Orange Centre
10 Rue Neuve, 59000 Lille, France
Apple Lille
1 Rue Faidherbe, 59800 Lille, France
The BOX Club
3 Rue Saint-Etienne, 59800 Lille, France
Jeu Visite Escape Games Lille
Pl. Rihour, 59800 Lille, France
Alice Délice
5 Rue Esquermoise, 59800 Lille, France
Souvenirs Lille
28 Pl. du Général de Gaulle, 59800 Lille, France
Au Chat Bleu
3 Rue des Manneliers, 59800 Lille, France
Nearby hotels
Grand Hôtel Bellevue****
5 Rue Jean Roisin, 59800 Lille, France
Hôtel Carlton Lille
3 Rue Pierre Mauroy, 59000 Lille, France
ibis Lille Centre Grand-Place
21 Rue Lepelletier, 59000 Lille, France
Hôtel Mercure Lille Centre Grand-Place
2 Bd Carnot, 59000 Lille, France
Hôtel Kanaï Lille
10 Rue de Béthune, 59000 Lille, France
Hôtel de la Paix Lille - Charme, Confort & Accueil chaleureux au coeur de Lille
46 Rue Pierre Mauroy, 59800 Lille, France
ibis Styles Lille Centre Grand-Place
28 Rue Anatole France, 59000 Lille, France
Hôtel Brueghel
5 Parv. Saint-Maurice, 59800 Lille, France
Novotel Lille Centre Grand-Place
116 Rue de l'Hôpital Militaire, 59000 Lille, France
Aparthotel Adagio Lille Centre Grand Place
76 Rue de l'Hôpital Militaire, 59800 Lille, France
Related posts
Keywords
Colonne de la Déesse tourism.Colonne de la Déesse hotels.Colonne de la Déesse bed and breakfast. flights to Colonne de la Déesse.Colonne de la Déesse attractions.Colonne de la Déesse restaurants.Colonne de la Déesse local services.Colonne de la Déesse travel.Colonne de la Déesse travel guide.Colonne de la Déesse travel blog.Colonne de la Déesse pictures.Colonne de la Déesse photos.Colonne de la Déesse travel tips.Colonne de la Déesse maps.Colonne de la Déesse things to do.
Colonne de la Déesse things to do, attractions, restaurants, events info and trip planning
Colonne de la Déesse
FranceHauts-de-FranceLilleColonne de la Déesse

Basic Info

Colonne de la Déesse

colonne de la Déesse, Pl. du Général de Gaulle, 59800 Lille, France
4.4(500)
Open until 12:00 AM
Save
spot

Ratings & Description

Info

The Column of the Goddess is the popular name given by the citizens of Lille to the Memorial of the Siege of 1792. The memorial is still in the center of the Grand′ Place of Lille, and has been surrounded by a fountain since around 1990.

Cultural
Scenic
Family friendly
Accessibility
attractions: Grand Place, La Vieille Bourse, Théâtre du Nord, Agence de voyage TUI STORE Lille Centre, Office de Tourisme Métropolitain de Lille, Palais Rihour, Le Nouveau Siècle, Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille Cathedral, Saint Maurice Catholic Church at Lille, Lille Opera, restaurants: Brasserie La Chicorée, La Houblonnière, Méert, Shake'N Out Burger, L'Abbaye Lille, Le Petit Bouillon ALCIDE, Coq Hardi, Cafés Méo, Sylvana Briocherie Gonflée, GOMU Lille, local businesses: Furet du Nord, FNAC Lille, Lepage, Boutique Orange Centre, Apple Lille, The BOX Club, Jeu Visite Escape Games Lille, Alice Délice, Souvenirs Lille, Au Chat Bleu
logoLearn more insights from Wanderboat AI.
Website
lille.fr
Open hoursSee all hours
SatOpen 24 hoursOpen

Plan your stay

hotel
Pet-friendly Hotels in Lille
Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.
hotel
Affordable Hotels in Lille
Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.
hotel
The Coolest Hotels You Haven't Heard Of (Yet)
Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.
hotel
Trending Stays Worth the Hype in Lille
Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

Reviews

Live events

Unusual tour of Lille in a 2CV
Unusual tour of Lille in a 2CV
Sun, Feb 8 • 10:00 AM
59800, Lille, France
View details
Grande Vente de Plantes - Lille
Grande Vente de Plantes - Lille
Fri, Feb 6 • 10:00 AM
34 Boulevard Carnot 59800 Lille
View details
Create your natural stone bracelet
Create your natural stone bracelet
Sat, Feb 14 • 2:30 PM
59235, Bersée, France
View details

Nearby attractions of Colonne de la Déesse

Grand Place

La Vieille Bourse

Théâtre du Nord

Agence de voyage TUI STORE Lille Centre

Office de Tourisme Métropolitain de Lille

Palais Rihour

Le Nouveau Siècle

Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille Cathedral

Saint Maurice Catholic Church at Lille

Lille Opera

Grand Place

Grand Place

4.6

(1.9K)

Open until 12:00 AM
Click for details
La Vieille Bourse

La Vieille Bourse

4.6

(3.6K)

Open until 7:00 PM
Click for details
Théâtre du Nord

Théâtre du Nord

4.6

(267)

Open 24 hours
Click for details
Agence de voyage TUI STORE Lille Centre

Agence de voyage TUI STORE Lille Centre

4.7

(120)

Open until 6:00 PM
Click for details

Nearby restaurants of Colonne de la Déesse

Brasserie La Chicorée

La Houblonnière

Méert

Shake'N Out Burger

L'Abbaye Lille

Le Petit Bouillon ALCIDE

Coq Hardi

Cafés Méo

Sylvana Briocherie Gonflée

GOMU Lille

Brasserie La Chicorée

Brasserie La Chicorée

3.9

(3.7K)

Open until 5:00 AM
Click for details
La Houblonnière

La Houblonnière

4.3

(1.1K)

Open until 10:00 PM
Click for details
Méert

Méert

4.3

(3.5K)

$$$

Open until 7:30 PM
Click for details
Shake'N Out Burger

Shake'N Out Burger

4.5

(2.7K)

Open until 11:00 PM
Click for details

Nearby local services of Colonne de la Déesse

Furet du Nord

FNAC Lille

Lepage

Boutique Orange Centre

Apple Lille

The BOX Club

Jeu Visite Escape Games Lille

Alice Délice

Souvenirs Lille

Au Chat Bleu

Furet du Nord

Furet du Nord

4.5

(4.2K)

Click for details
FNAC Lille

FNAC Lille

4.0

(4.2K)

Click for details
Lepage

Lepage

4.5

(691)

Click for details
Boutique Orange Centre

Boutique Orange Centre

3.6

(640)

Click for details
Get the Appoverlay
Get the AppOne tap to find yournext favorite spots!
Wanderboat LogoWanderboat

Your everyday Al companion for getaway ideas

CompanyAbout Us
InformationAI Trip PlannerSitemap
SocialXInstagramTiktokLinkedin
LegalTerms of ServicePrivacy Policy

Get the app

© 2025 Wanderboat. All rights reserved.

Reviews of Colonne de la Déesse

4.4
(500)
avatar
5.0
20w

Visiting the Colonne de la Déesse was one of the highlights of my trip to Lille. Despite the crowds, the area felt incredibly peaceful and well maintained. The monument itself is stunning—steeped in history and beautifully set in the vibrant Grand Place.

We spent time relaxing by the fountain at its base, soaking in the atmosphere and enjoying everything Lille has to offer. It’s the kind of place that invites you to pause, reflect, and appreciate the charm of the city. Highly recommend stopping by if...

   Read more
avatar
5.0
6y

The bronze statue La Déesse dates from 1845 and presents a protective goddess. The column commemorates the resistance that the city offered to the Austrians who besieged the city in 1792. The statue was given a unique and honorable position, namely in the place de Géneral de Gaulle, the most beautiful location in the city. In winter thé statue appeals less since there is no water in thé fountain. Thé young people then benefiet for using thé round empty water basin for...

   Read more
avatar
5.0
3y

Van boven op haar zuil , midden op de grote markt , herdenkt dit standbeeld "La Déesse " ( De Godin) een belangrijke gebeurtenis uit de lokale geschiedenis : het beleg van Lille door de Oostenrijkers , in september 1792.

In haar rechterhand houdt de Godin een " lontstok " , die dient om de lont van kanonnen aan te steken. Met haar linkerhand wijst ze naar de inscriptie die op de voet van de zuil is gegraveerd : het dappere antwoord van de burgemeester van Lille , André , die weigert zijn belegerde stad uit handen te geven. Daarom vaardigt de Nationale Conventie een decreet uit waarmee wordt beklemtoond dat " Lille wel degelijk van het vaderland heeft geërfd"

Architect Charles Benvignat realiseerde de...

   Read more
Page 1 of 7
Previous
Next

Posts

Ismail RIsmail R
Visiting the Colonne de la Déesse was one of the highlights of my trip to Lille. Despite the crowds, the area felt incredibly peaceful and well maintained. The monument itself is stunning—steeped in history and beautifully set in the vibrant Grand Place. We spent time relaxing by the fountain at its base, soaking in the atmosphere and enjoying everything Lille has to offer. It’s the kind of place that invites you to pause, reflect, and appreciate the charm of the city. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in town!
Your browser does not support the video tag.
Quentin GQuentin G
Joli monument très haut et impressionnant en plein centre de la ville positionné au milieu d’une grande place
Peter Van RenterghemPeter Van Renterghem
Van boven op haar zuil , midden op de grote markt , herdenkt dit standbeeld "La Déesse " ( De Godin) een belangrijke gebeurtenis uit de lokale geschiedenis : het beleg van Lille door de Oostenrijkers , in september 1792. In haar rechterhand houdt de Godin een " lontstok " , die dient om de lont van kanonnen aan te steken. Met haar linkerhand wijst ze naar de inscriptie die op de voet van de zuil is gegraveerd : het dappere antwoord van de burgemeester van Lille , André , die weigert zijn belegerde stad uit handen te geven. Daarom vaardigt de Nationale Conventie een decreet uit waarmee wordt beklemtoond dat " Lille wel degelijk van het vaderland heeft geërfd" Architect Charles Benvignat realiseerde de zuil in 1845
See more posts
See more posts
hotel
Find your stay

Pet-friendly Hotels in Lille

Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

Visiting the Colonne de la Déesse was one of the highlights of my trip to Lille. Despite the crowds, the area felt incredibly peaceful and well maintained. The monument itself is stunning—steeped in history and beautifully set in the vibrant Grand Place. We spent time relaxing by the fountain at its base, soaking in the atmosphere and enjoying everything Lille has to offer. It’s the kind of place that invites you to pause, reflect, and appreciate the charm of the city. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in town!
Ismail R

Ismail R

hotel
Find your stay

Affordable Hotels in Lille

Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

Get the Appoverlay
Get the AppOne tap to find yournext favorite spots!
Joli monument très haut et impressionnant en plein centre de la ville positionné au milieu d’une grande place
Quentin G

Quentin G

hotel
Find your stay

The Coolest Hotels You Haven't Heard Of (Yet)

Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

hotel
Find your stay

Trending Stays Worth the Hype in Lille

Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

Van boven op haar zuil , midden op de grote markt , herdenkt dit standbeeld "La Déesse " ( De Godin) een belangrijke gebeurtenis uit de lokale geschiedenis : het beleg van Lille door de Oostenrijkers , in september 1792. In haar rechterhand houdt de Godin een " lontstok " , die dient om de lont van kanonnen aan te steken. Met haar linkerhand wijst ze naar de inscriptie die op de voet van de zuil is gegraveerd : het dappere antwoord van de burgemeester van Lille , André , die weigert zijn belegerde stad uit handen te geven. Daarom vaardigt de Nationale Conventie een decreet uit waarmee wordt beklemtoond dat " Lille wel degelijk van het vaderland heeft geërfd" Architect Charles Benvignat realiseerde de zuil in 1845
Peter Van Renterghem

Peter Van Renterghem

See more posts
See more posts