Private Lille Tour by 2CV Convertible: Champagne Included

Roll through Lille's centuries in a car that belongs to them

A private tour of Lille in a classic convertible Citroën 2CV with a driver-guide who speaks English or French, covering the old town, Town Hall Belfry, Hospice Comtesse Museum and Charles de Gaulle's birthplace. The tour includes champagne for adults and lemonade for children, and runs about 75 minutes. Infants can ride in a stroller or on an adult's lap. All fitness levels are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private Lille city tour by classic car

• Board classic Citroën 2CV
• Drive through Vieux-Lille old street
• Pass by Old Stock Exchange
• See Rue Esquermoise and Meert shops
• View Beffroi de l'Hotel de Ville
• Visit Porte de Paris
• Pass by Musee Hospice Comtesse
• See Maison natale Charles de Gaulle
• Enjoy exclusive champagne break

The experience

The 2CV is not just transport. It's the tour itself. You sit low in one of France's most recognizable cars, moving slowly enough through Vieux-Lille to actually see the facades, the shop windows, the way the light falls on the old Stock Exchange. Your driver-guide narrates as you go, pointing out Rue Esquermoise with its oldest shops, the Porte de Paris, the Town Hall Belfry classified as a historical monument. The car's open top and slow pace mean you're not watching the city through glass. You're in it.

The champagne break lands partway through, a deliberate pause to sit with the atmosphere rather than rush past it. Children get lemonade instead. This is a private booking, so the route, the pace and the stories are yours alone: no other passengers, no schedule pressure, just you and your guide moving through the landmarks at a tempo that lets conversation happen. The guide speaks English or French depending on what you need.

The itinerary touches the major anchors: Vieux-Lille's famous streets and their history, the Hospice Comtesse Museum with its medieval courtyard, the birthplace of Charles de Gaulle, and the architectural details that make Lille distinct from other northern French cities. Seventy-five minutes is enough to see them without the feeling of checking boxes.

What’s included

• Private transportation in the classic 2CV.
• a driver-guide in English or French.
• champagne for adults and lemonade for children.
• access to all stops on the itinerary including Vieux-Lille, the Town Hall Belfry, Hospice Comtesse Museum and Charles de Gaulle's birthplace.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:45

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by TradiBalade

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in central Lille or without a car. The 2CV picks you up and handles all the driving, so you can focus on the city and the stories instead of navigation. The private format means the pace and the route are yours alone, not locked to a group schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What exactly is a Citroën 2CV and why does it matter for this tour?

The 2CV is a French icon from the 1950s–1990s, designed to be simple and affordable but instantly recognizable. For this tour, it means you're traveling in a piece of Lille's own cultural heritage, moving slowly with the top down, which changes how you experience the city compared to a standard car or bus. The car itself is part of what you came to see.

Can I bring my infant or small child on this tour?

Yes. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, or sit on an adult's lap. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, and service animals are allowed.

What is Vieux-Lille and what will I see there?

Vieux-Lille is the old town, the historic heart of the city with narrow streets, Flemish architecture and centuries of layered history. You'll see the famous streets and learn their stories, pass the Old Stock Exchange, walk or drive past Rue Esquermoise with its oldest shops including the legendary Meert patisserie, and get close to the Town Hall Belfry, a classified historical monument that now houses the Chamber of Commerce.

Is the champagne break included, or do I pay extra?

Champagne for adults and lemonade for children are included in the tour price. The break is built into the 75-minute itinerary.

How long is this tour?

The tour runs about 75 minutes, covering the old town, major landmarks and a champagne break without feeling rushed.