“Looking for the nearest stop?” Moovit can help. It makes riding public transit to Avenue de Soubise easy. We are standing on Avenue de Soubise in Lille. This avenue isn’t just any street. It is a vital artery connecting different parts of the city.
Avenue de Soubise is accessible via several public transit lines. Buses 18 and 76 stop nearby. Several train lines serve the area too. These include C41, K80 and P81. Metro lines M2 and M1 also provide access.
If you’re arriving by bus the closest stop is “Le Pont”. It’s just a one-minute walk. Metro users can get off at Gambetta station. That is about a five-minute walk from here. Another option is Montebello station. It’s an eight-minute walk.
The first metro to Avenue de Soubise is the M1. It arrives around 6:29 AM. The last metro is the M2. It stops nearby around 12:43 AM. The earliest bus is the 10 at 7:58 AM. The last bus to arrive is the 18. It gets here at 1:04 AM.
The Chess Committee of the North of France has its headquarters at 40 Avenue de Soubise in Lambersart. Lambersart is near Lille. The Chess Committee handles chess matters in the region. They focus on competition and training.
Near Avenue de Soubise is Rue Basse. It is one of Lille’s oldest streets. Rue Basse was important for trade. Goods moved between ports before a canal was built. Part of Rue Basse was once called “rue des Grimaretz”. That name came from a former hospice. Later, it was known as “rue des Dominicains” after a monastery. The monastery was damaged during the siege of 1792. It was destroyed in 1795.
Several buildings on Rue Basse are protected as historical monuments. These include the buildings at 11, 16, 33, 45 Rue Basse. The former Hotel de l’Europe at 30-32 Rue Basse is also protected. It is now the “Residence des Princes de Soubise”. It stands on part of the old Hotel de Soubise grounds.
Avenue de Soubise and its surroundings have witnessed much history. From trade routes to sieges to chess tournaments the area has been shaped by various events. As you continue your journey think about the layers of history beneath your feet. Consider how transit lines connect us to the past and the future of this dynamic city.