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Location of the Zoo, Lille, France

 
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Distance from city center: 0.9mi
danpop's pictureby danpop Sightseeing travel tip
added on the 30th of June, 2009
Lille Zoo is one of the most spectacular sights in the city. With an open-air perspective on the Zoo, it manages to create a special habitat for animals there. The zoo is located inside the Lille Citadel, that can be easily reach by metro (station Porte De Douai - but it's like an half of hour of walking afterward) or by bus Line 14, and the A1 and A22 auto routes.

Address:
Avenue Mathias Delobel, 59800 Lille, France

Price:
Free

Opening Hours:
9-18 during the weekdays
9-19 on weekend and holidays

How to get there:
metro (station Porte De Douai - but it's like an half of hour of walking afterward) or by bus Line 14, and the A1 and A22 auto routes.

 
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