Marcq-en-Baroeul, un art de vivre

Located at the heart of Lille Metropolis, Marcq-en-Barœul has grown over time around its attractive and diverse neighbourhoods.

Benefiting from exceptional surroundings, almost a third of the town is listed as an area of nature and countryside, Marcq-en-Barœul has harmoniously combined urbanism with a quality living environment, thanks to its many green areas, spacious suburbs and preserved heritage.

This dynamic up-and-coming town has an efficient economic network and the skills of its many local and responsive shopkeepers and craftsmen mean every requirement can be satisfied.

This vitality can also be seen in the diversity of the facilities on offer and the extensive range of services, for babies to the elderly: life comforts and a warm atmosphere are the assets that Marcq-en-Barœul, a Town on a human scale, has developed for the benefit of its inhabitants, true to the image of its motto “an art of living.”

Bernard GÉRARD

Mayor of Marcq-en-Barœul

Vice-President of Lille Metropolis Urban Community

With almost 40,000 inhabitants, Marcq-en-Barœul, located near the centre of Lille, is the ninth largest town in the Nord department. It combines the attractions of a residential town with the advantages of the Lille Metropolis.

AT THE HEART OF THE LILLE METROPOLIS...

Marcq-en-Barœul is in a remarkable geographical location; it is directly linked with the Lille ring road, the north-west by-pass and the RN 227 (A road), and accessible from the north-European road network (A1, A22 and A25).

... AND EUROPE

Linked with the TGV train stations and the Lille international airport, Marcq-en-Barœul is at the crossroads of the main European towns (Paris, London, Brussels and Amsterdam).