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- Lille
- Palais des Beaux-Arts
Palais des Beaux-Arts
A striking and ornate 19th-century building which houses Lille's
renowned museum of fine arts, Palais des Beaux-Arts is a
masterpiece in itself. Inside the building is a treasure trove for
art lovers, a cultural attraction second only to the Louvre in
Paris. The gallery features works by Goya, Donatello, Raphael and
Rubens, to name just a few of the masters represented. There are
also a number of works by French artists, including three major
items:
Belisarius Asking for Almsby David;
After Dinner at Ornansby Courbet; and
Sleepby Puvis de Chavannes. Although the museum
contains mainly paintings, there are also some collections of
ceramics, relief maps and a large section of Italian and French
drawings.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
EUR5.50 (adults), EUR3.80 (concessions). Free on the
first Sunday of each month.
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Opening Times
Monday 2pm-6pm; Wednesday to Sunday 10am-6pm. Closed
Tuesdays.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).