# Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille — Lille, France

> Created by Napoleon's 1801 decree to bring great art to the regions, the Palais des Beaux-Arts opened in Lille in 1809. Its current Belle Époque building dates from 1892 and underwent a major renovation in the 1990s.

## Visitor facts
- Opening hours: Wednesday to Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Tuesdays)
- Admission: €7 standard admission
- Address: Place de la République, 59000 Lille, France
- Time needed: 2–3 hours
- Official website: https://www.pba.lille.fr/en
- Facts verified: 2026-06-30

## Highlights
- The Descent from the Cross — Peter Paul Rubens · c. 1616–1617
- Two Old Women Eating — Francisco de Goya · c. 1819–1823
- Medea — Eugène Delacroix · 1838
- Relief Plan of Lille — Military engineers · 1749

## FAQ
**What are the relief plans?**
A unique series of seventeenth and eighteenth-century scale models of fortified cities, originally military planning tools.

**Is Lille easy to reach from Paris?**
Yes, it is just over an hour by TGV from Paris.

**How long should I spend at Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille?**
Plan 2–3 hours for the highlights. Add time for temporary exhibitions, the museum shop, and café.

**What is Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille best known for?**
Created by Napoleon's 1801 decree to bring great art to the regions, the Palais des Beaux-Arts opened in Lille in 1809. Its current Belle Époque building dates from 1892 and underwent a major renovation in the 1990s. Key highlights include Two Old Women Eating by Goya, Medea by Delacroix, Descent from the Cross by Rubens.

**How do I get tickets for Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille?**
€7 standard admission Tickets are usually available on the day, but booking online saves queue time in peak season. Official site: https://www.pba.lille.fr/en

**Is the museum worth a day trip from Paris?**
Absolutely — the TGV takes just over an hour, and the collection rivals many Paris museums. Combine with a walk through Vieux Lille for a full day.

**Are there combined tickets with other Lille museums?**
Check the Pass Lille Métropole for combined entry to multiple museums and attractions in the metropolitan area.


Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/palais-des-beaux-arts-de-lille/ — World Museum Guide, independent and ad-free.