De Neuville
Another exclusive house fighting back against the arrivistes with new twists. They've been here since 1884 and deserve to be here for centuries to come.
Méert
Dating from before the French Revolution, you might be forgiven for eating the fresh pastries on the way home. But when they learn the gaufres keep a while...
Fromagerie Philippe Olivier
Not rare to bump into top UK chefs stocking up on a quick "cheese cruise" to France in here. There's a reason for that. Discover for yourself.
Roubaix
The local clothing offer is very impressive: over 150 factory outlet shops selling big brands at low prices and cutting-edge stores by young design talent.
Euralille
Check out then check in. On top of the Eurostar station between London, Paris and Brussels, this sci-fi mall offers hundreds of shops by international brands.
Les Cousines de Leon
A smart and sophisticated boutique specialising in jewellery and accessories, Les Cousines de Leon is a store with its fingers firmly on the pulse of up-to-the-minute fashion and current trends. They carry a delightful range of scarves, belts and purses, as well as some unique, expertly designed jewellery pieces. Everything here is extremely affordable, although there are a few luxury items that might tempt you to blow your budget. Open Monday 1pm to 7pm, and Tuesday to Saturday 11am to 7pm.