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A few facts about Lille

  • Lille has about 240,000 residents, which puts it in the top 20 cities of France.
  • No town in Hauts-de-France is bigger.
  • It's about 204 km to Paris, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: Wasquehal (7 km), Villeneuve-d'Ascq (8 km) and Croix (8 km).

Where to meet in Lille

A weekday evening works well in Lille: places are quieter, you can actually hear each other, and there is no pressure to make it a long night.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Lille

How far around Lille can I search?

More than 2.9 million people live within 50 km of Lille, in 191 towns and cities including Roubaix, Tourcoing and Kortrijk. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Lille free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Lille or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Lille real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Lille?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in France or abroad.

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