Moovit, your guide to Rue du Pont à Fourchon. This street may seem ordinary now. But it holds a secret from Lille’s watery past. Rue du Pont à Fourchon takes its name from a vanished waterway. The Fourchon, a branch of the Deûle River, once flowed here. Imagine a time before cars and buses. The Fourchon was a bustling waterway. Barges carried goods, connecting the city to the surrounding countryside. Rue du Pont à Fourchon is a tribute to this lost river. The modern street is built near where the Fourchon met the Canal de la Haute Deûle. This area, once known as “la Planche à Quesnoy,” was a hub of activity. Today, a small body of water in the middle of Rue du Pont à Fourchon symbolizes the old river. The nearby Bayart bus stop is only a 2-minute walk. The Cormontaigne metro station is an 8-minute walk away. If you need to catch a train, the Lille Centre Hospitalier Régional station is a 22-minute walk from Rue du Pont à Fourchon. The street’s name, “Pont à Fourchon,” means “Fourchon Bridge.” This suggests a key crossing point, highlighting the river’s importance in Lille’s history. Rue du Pont à Fourchon offers a glimpse into Lille’s past. It reminds us how the city has evolved.
Allée des Moulins
Question: What if the Allée des Moulins could whisper stories of Lille’s transformation? This isn’t just any path. The Allée