The Old Stock Exchange
Constructed in the 17th century in the purest Flemish Mannerist style, flamboyant and exuberant, it is the visible testimony of the strong economic and commercial activity of the city of Lille in the 17th century. From the top of its bell tower, Mercury, the god of trade, looks down on the visitors. Today, the Vieille Bourse has become the place to be for chess players, booksellers and florists.