Castle Map

France

Castles near Lille

62 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre: every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

The closest is Citadel of Lille, 1 km north-west of the city centre; the most famous is Royal Palace of Brussels (#225 of 9,035 worldwide) 95 km east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Male Castle, founded c. 850.

The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries: Belgium (46), France (15), Netherlands (1).

Within 25 km of Lille

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 5 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 27 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q648.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Lille?

The Castle Map atlas maps 62 landmarks (30 castles · 8 fortresses · 20 palaces & châteaux · 4 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Lille, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Lille?

Citadel of Lille, a fortress 1 km north-west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Lille?

Royal Palace of Brussels, ranked #225 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 95 km east from Lille.

What is the oldest castle near Lille?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Male Castle, founded c. 850: 66 km north. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Roeselare (35 km) · Bruges (65 km) · Mons (66 km) · Ghent (66 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.