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Discover this 7km sports trail in the heart of Old Lille

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If you are sports enthusiasts, then you know perfectly well that when you live in the city, it is sometimes difficult to find good running routes. In Lille, the best spot is still the Citadelle. And yet: a 7km route without even leaving the Old Lille has been inaugurated. Between running and heritage, we tell you everything about the Paths of Form!

Did you know that for some time now, the Old Lille has its own Paths of Form, a 7km route that combines speed walking, running, and heritage. "This route was set up in collaboration between the City and the Institute of Form Meetings. It is connected with content relating to the city's historical heritage of physical activity accessible to all via the free Form'City application or by scanning the QR Codes on the terminals." You guessed it, the first step is to download the Form'City application to discover the famous route. In Lille, the starting point is on the side of Quartier Libre and the Paths of Form offer you: - 7 kilometers - 60 to 120 minutes walking - 30 to 60 minutes running - Accessible to all Thanks to the.With the Form'City app, you can now easily reach your fitness goals since various places along the workout route offer you exercises. And as a bonus, you can learn more about the heritage, the city, and the different monuments you will encounter.

Keep in mind that in Lille, the Chemins de la Forme are not only focused on the Vieux-Lille. 5 other routes exist all over the metropolis (ideal for starting near your place of residence):

  • "Lille-Sud: 8.9 km course (including three loops of 2.3 km, 5.3 km and 3.3 km) which includes 6 points of interest and 7 possible exercises
  • Saint-Maurice-Pellevoisin: 7.5 km course which includes 6 points of interest and 7 possible exercises
  • Bois-Blanc: 5.2 km course which includes 6 points of interest and 5 possible exercises
  • Vauban-Wazemmes: a journey of discovery of natural heritage
  • Heritage: a journey of discovery of historical heritage divided into three parts (Heritage, Old Town, and Modern Town)

To start, download the app here! Let's go!