This is an ancient square in the center of Lille, famous for its unique architecture. There are many historical buildings in the square, including the 16th-century Old City Gate and 17th-century buildings. There are also many restaurants and cafes around the square, offering a variety of food and drink options, making it an ideal place for visitors to sample local cuisine.
Touristy kind of place
Based on its name, we supposed "Place aux oignons" had been an onion market in former days. But it turned out we were mistaken. The name is thought to refer to the keep of the castle of the counts of ...
Cute square, nice restaurants and shops.
This is a cute old square with nice shops and restaurants nearby. It's not a big destination or a reason to go to Lille. We picked Place aux Oignons as a part of our wanderings around the town and ...
Hidden square
Place aux Oignons is a little hidden square in the centre of old town Lille. It’s vibrant and full of activity. Bars and eateries!
Hiding square in the middle of Lille Old Town
Hiding square in the middle of Lille Old Town. We stopped by as part of Lille Old Town walking tour.
Small and cute
Small, cute and very vivid square in the old town of Lille. Beautiful architecture all around and very colourful.