Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille Cathedral

Very peculiar cathedral in the city center of Lille. The front got renovated and is a huge mosaic window which beautifully lights up the church once you are inside. Right in the middle of the cathedral there is also a gigantic kind of art piece hanging, which really gives it a modern touch. Very beautiful and definitely a must-visit if in Lille!

A unique modern exterior featuring a large glass art window (instead of the more usual gothic rose window seen in most cathedrals of northern France) and a magnificent sculptured copper front door open onto a more traditional interior. Inside there are many beautiful, traditional stained glass windows, a lovely mosaic floor and stunning altar pieces. The statue of Jean d'Arc is truly beautiful and is featured in this cathedral as opposed to a less ornate, almost obligatory, stone or plaster statue as seen tucked into a corner in almost every church in France. Well worth the short walk from the centre of the old city and highly recommended.

Striking, modern exterior for a Notre Dame set in a glorious square with restaurants to sit back and savour the view. Interior is colourful with wonderful stained glass windows and gorgeous sculptures. We heard the organs play and they were loud and dramatic. Enjoy!

A lovely cathedral, very much engaged in arts and promoting peace among religions.

I would give it a 3.5 because I find the back side of the cathedral exceptionally beautiful. But the facade is not the best. However, the beauty of the facade lies in looking at it from the inside on a bright sunny day.