‘The Paris alternative that’s easier to get to’ – the pretty European city known for its waffles

This week’s Spotlight On, we are shining a spotlight on the French city of Lille, in the Hauts-de-France region.

The Sun’s Deputy Travel Editor Kara Godfrey visited the city, which is easy to get to by train.

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She explained: “Living in Kent, it actually took me longer to get to the Eurostar than it did to get to Lille!

“Just an 1hr22 from the UK, it’s the first stop for Brits leaving London ...