Is the Fine Arts Museum worth the trip?

Yes, it's one of France's finest regional museums. The Flemish collection (Rubens, Watteau, Van Dyck) is exceptional. Entry: €5.

Can we combine Valenciennes and Le Quesnoy?

Yes, Le Quesnoy (remarkable Vauban fortifications) is 15 km away. The driver can do both in a half-day.

Does the taxi serve Valenciennes TGV station?

Yes, Valenciennes station is served by TGVs to Paris (1h40). The driver drops you at the station entrance.

Are taxis available for VAFC matches?

Yes, the Stade du Hainaut is 2 km from the centre. The driver drops you off and picks you up after the match.

55 km · 40 min

Taxi Lille — Valenciennes

The Athens of the North and Rubens' city

55 km40 minFrom 70 — 92 €

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Distance

55 km

Duration

40 min

Estimated price

70 — 92 €

Availability

24/7

Valenciennes, nicknamed the 'Athens of the North' for its exceptional artistic tradition, is a city of art in the heart of French Hainaut. Its Fine Arts Museum holds one of France's finest Flemish painting collections, with works by Rubens, Watteau (born in Valenciennes), Van Dyck and Bosch. The city has produced many artists: sculptor Carpeaux, painter Watteau and chronicler Froissart. The city centre, rebuilt after World War II destruction, centres on the Place d'Armes and Saint-Géry church. Valenciennes is also a dynamic university city and digital hub with the Serre Numérique.

Route

Route Lille → Valenciennes

From Lille, take the A23 towards Valenciennes. This motorway is entirely toll-free. The journey is fast and direct, crossing the Hainaut plain dotted with slag heaps and former mining villages. The Valenciennes Centre exit puts you 5 minutes from Place d'Armes and the Fine Arts Museum. The landscape is flat, typical of northern France, with church spires as landmarks.

Main route: A23 direction Valenciennes — Aucun (A23 gratuite)

Points of interest along the way

Musée des Beaux-Arts

Rubens

Hainaut

Practical tips

Our tips for Lille → Valenciennes

Tips & best practices

Specific tips for the Lille → Valenciennes route

The Fine Arts Museum is closed Tuesdays. Entry is €5, free the first Sunday of the month. Don't miss the Rubens room and the Watteau paintings. Place d'Armes is the city's heart, surrounded by cafés and brasseries. Valenciennes market (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings) offers excellent Hainaut cheeses (Maroilles, Vieux-Lille). If heading to Walygator Sud theme park (10 km), the driver drops you there.

Tolls: Aucun (A23 gratuite)

Pricing

Taxi fare Lille → Valenciennes

All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.

Day rate

Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm

70 — 92 €

Night rate

7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge

81 — 106 €

Sunday & holidays

All day, 10% surcharge

77 — 101 €

* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.

Transport comparison

How to get from Lille to Valenciennes?

Taxi vs alternatives

Detailed comparison of transport options

The TER Lille–Valenciennes costs €10 and takes 45 minutes. The A23 is toll-free but town-centre parking is paid. A taxi is practical for a cultural day trip (museum + town) or business trips without constraints.

Sedan (1-4 passengers)

70 — 92 €

Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises

Van (5-7 passengers)

110 €

Ideal for families and groups

Villes desservies

Taxi Lille Taxi Valenciennes