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La Friche opens its urban ski station today for the entire winter season!

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The Editor

La Friche

No need to head to Val Thorens for a hot wine and some raclette: the Friche Gourmande is transforming Saint-André-Lez-Lille into a mini ski resort starting October 29th until the end of March. Snow cannons, retro gondolas, DJ sets, and burgers oozing with cheese: get ready to lace up those Moon Boots.

The Friche transforms into a true alpine bar

Every winter, the Friche puts on its mountain gear and transforms its massive terrace into a high-altitude spot. Just a stone's throw from Lille, you'll discover a setting that rivals the resorts of the Alps: sixteen vintage cable cars sourced from Grand-Bornand and Serre-Chevalier, a snowmobile, ski lifts, pine trees, and even a curling lane. All of this comes with a backdrop of music and twinkling fairy lights. The atmosphere is frosty, but inside, it’s cozy warm with a large chalet-style hall that can host up to 250 guests.

Melty raclettes, comforting burgers, and warm dishes

When you think of the mountains, you think comfort food, and the Friche has nailed it! The Comptoir Volant serves up mouthwatering mountain burgers dripping with cheese, Comment Savoie ? offers raclettes right from a gondola, while Smokey Bahn Mi warms up the taste buds with its delicious curries and aromatic gua bao. Always so indulgent, generous, and just perfect for comforting yourself against the chilly Lille weather.

Winter Evenings Galore

And because at La Friche, we don’t know how to be bored, the whole winter program promises wonderful evenings. On Tuesdays, we sip beer while painting with watercolors; on Wednesdays, we test our musical knowledge with Claudy's blind test; on Thursdays, it’s showtime with “La Friche has an incredible talent.” On weekends, the DJ sets roll on until 2 AM with snow cannons, vinyl mixes, live karaoke, and winter parties. Even Sundays are set to be lively, with free concerts and a Christmas market to keep the magic going.

And the first evening you absolutely must not miss is on October 31st, when La Friche celebrates Halloween in ski resort style: costumes, DJ sets, and a chilling yet sizzling atmosphere!

A Frosty Winter in the Heart of the Metropolis

Open from October 29, 2025, to March 30, 2026, the Friche has clearly become the spot for winter hangouts. It’s a place to gather with friends, family, or loved ones to toast in a cable car, challenge each other in curling, or simply enjoy the mountain atmosphere without leaving Lille.

Address: 26 Felix Faure Street, 59350 Saint-André-lez-Lille, France