Along the Deule River in northern France is the ancient city of Lille. This city is near the Belgian border and offers a wide range of attractions and activities for visitors. It offers numerous theaters, museums, arts, hotels, architecture, street vendors, and so much more. If you have some spare time around mid-August, that would be a great time to travel here. Simply choose from their many accommodations.

This is an ideal location all year round, but in mid-August they host a month long festival called the "Braderie de Lille". Reserving a hotel for a week or two around this time is a fantastic idea, as you could never soak it all up in a single day. This event consists of carnivals, festivals, street vendors, and all the food you could ever desire.