Lille Old Town: Private 2CV Convertible Tour with Local Guide

Summary

Classic 2CV ride through Lille’s winding old streets with stories & laughs

You’ll ride through Lille’s old town in a vintage convertible 2CV with a local guide who shares stories and hidden details along the way. From Grand Place to Charles de Gaulle’s birthplace and quirky museums, every corner has its own flavor. Expect laughter, quick turns, and small surprises—the kind that stick with you after you’ve left.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Private 30-minute Lille old town tour

• Start at Place Rihour Palace
• Pass by Rihour Palace
• See Grand Place and old stock exchange
• View Théâtre du Nord at Grand Place
• Drive past Nouveau Siècle concert hall
• Visit Lille old town buildings
• Cross little streets in 2CV car
• Pass by Maison natale Charles de Gaulle
• Admire old town Belfry
• Discover Hospice Comtesse Museum

Top questions

How long is the private 2CV tour in Lille?

The tour lasts approximately 30 minutes through Lille’s old town.

What landmarks do you see on this Lille old town tour?

You’ll pass Grand Place, Charles de Gaulle’s birthplace, Hospice Comtesse Museum, Rihour Palace, Nouveau Siècle concert hall, and more.

Is pickup included for this Lille 2CV tour?

The tour starts at Place Rihour; your driver-guide meets you there for departure.

Is this private guided tour suitable for families?

Yes, infants can ride on an adult’s lap or in a stroller; all fitness levels are welcome.

Are service animals allowed during the 2CV tour?

Yes, service animals are permitted on this private tour.

Will we have time to get out at each stop?

No formal stops; you view sites from inside the convertible as your guide shares stories along the route.

Can small children join this day trip Lille old town experience?

Yes, infants and small children can join if accompanied by an adult.

What’s included

Your ride includes private transportation in a classic convertible 2CV with your own friendly driver-guide sharing stories along every twisty street. Just meet at Place Rihour—no need to worry about logistics or tickets—and settle in for half an hour of local color before heading off on your next adventure.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I was a little nervous squeezing into that tiny blue 2CV outside Place Rihour—felt like I’d stepped straight into my granddad’s photo album. Our guide, Lucie, grinned and waved us in. She had this way of pointing out things I’d never have noticed: the stone lions on the old stock exchange, the way the light hit the Belfry just so. The car rattled over cobbles and I kept laughing every time we took a sharp corner—those seats are bouncier than you’d think.

We zipped past Grand Place (that book market smell—old paper and coffee drifting in from somewhere), then slowed near Charles de Gaulle’s birthplace. Lucie told us how he used to play in these same streets as a kid. There was something oddly touching about seeing his childhood home squeezed between bakeries and boutiques. At one point she tried to teach me how to say “Hospice Comtesse” properly; I butchered it and she just laughed, which made me feel less like a tourist for a second.

The whole day trip Lille old town tour only lasted half an hour, but it felt fuller somehow—maybe because you see so much from that low seat, wind in your hair, people waving as you pass by. We saw the Nouveau Siècle where the orchestra plays (I could hear faint music leaking out), and Lucie pointed out secret corners she loved as a student. I still think about that sudden patch of sunlight on the red brick walls near the museum—it looked almost golden for a moment. Not everything was perfect; I kept getting distracted by the sound of my own laughter echoing off those narrow streets.