The next time you are hosting a party, head to the Maitre Georges liquor shop and pick out a few bottles of beer and wine from their stunning collection. The store is located inside a historical building and possesses a whopping selection of around 500 varieties of beer, many soft drinks and wines. You can ask the staff to pick out a label for you to take home.
Drop by the BOSS Store in Lille and allow the modern and trendy designs to sweep you off your feet. The store offers a fantastic collection of clothing for fashionable and modern man. Each item is tastefully created in keeping with the latest fashion trends, using the best quality materials. Apart from the clothes, a range of perfumes are also available for men and women.
This cheese shop is conveniently located in the peaceful Rue Saint-Etienne, near the Grand Place. Its proprietor, Mme Varlet, offers 200 varieties of farmhouse cheese all year round! The cheeses come from all over France, with a slight bias given to regional varieties. They have all been selected by the Confrérie des Maîtres Fromagers. The cheese can be bought by the slice, the chunk, or on an artistically-decorated platter. Other dairy products and home-made confections are also available at Philippe Olivier; the regional cream, cheesecakes and Ravioli du Royans are all delicious options.
Not far from the pedestrian precinct, you will find Du Pareil au Même. Here, you can dress your child in practical clothes with tonic, modern colors and materials that are as resistant as they are comfortable. The prices are extraordinary and your buck will go far.
Locals and tourists flock to the Wazemmes Market at the Place de la Nouvelle Aventure, found three times a week around the Saint-Pierre Saint Paul Church. Open from from 7a to 2p Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, stalls sell fresh produce as well as clothes and wares from all over the world. On Sunday, when the flea market is set up, there can be up to 50,000 visitors.
Allegro Partition is a popular music library in the city that is a favorite with locals. It is one of the best places to look for that elusive music album CD, vinyls and recording that you may been searching for long. The rich collection of media in the store is a dream come true for music lovers. Guitar tuners, books of musical notes, karaoke tapes and videos can also be purchased here. Check their website to know about their timings.