Brigittines street

Rue des Brigittines and its legend

The Lille audio-guided tour has you discover Rue des Brigittines, a small dead end with a medieval appearance that conceals one of the strangest legends of the city. This passage once led to the convent of the Brigittines, the scene of events that remained mysterious.

A strange convent story

The convent of the Brigittines was built in 1604. A few years later, in 1608, the nuns complained of hearing at night dull noises, cries and plaintive voices. The disturbances grew in the following years, giving birth to a persistent legend, blending mystery and fear, which lastingly marked the memory of the district. The street today perpetuates its memory.

What there is to see

The dead end, narrow and cobbled, keeps a medieval atmosphere that lends itself to the imagination. Beyond the legend, it illustrates the charm of the old passages of old Lille and the richness of its popular stories. It is an unusual stop for lovers of mysterious tales, to be discovered around the corner of the alleys of the district.

Practical information

Rue des Brigittines is in old Lille. This small dead end can be walked freely on foot at all hours and on the level. It is a curiosity to spot along the walk in the old district.

What did Rue des Brigittines once lead to?

To the convent of the Brigittines, built in 1604, around which a legend was born linked to strange events reported from 1608.

What makes Rue des Brigittines particular?

Its medieval atmosphere and the mysterious legend linked to the former convent, which make it an unusual place of old Lille.