A gem inside a gem. The piscine museum(a former swimming pool converted in a museum) is a small museum but it is rather stunning. The Meert restaurant run by the famed Meert of Lille (renowned for their gaufrettes filled with vanilla cream) is serving refined bistrot fares indoors or on the terrasse with direct view to the small jardin/garden of the museum inner courtyard.
The desserts are coming straight from the Lille pâtisserie and are a must. The main courses include steak, salads, grilled meat or fish and seasonal offerings as well as a special menu at 23 euros that includes a main dish, dessert and coffee. read more