This photograph is part of the Joseph Petzval Archive, an online capsule of analogue history inspired by the fascinating legacy of optical innovator, Joseph Petzval. Browse Petzval photographs, from the nineteenth century up to modern day contributions by Lomographers, and learn about all the history that happened in between.

Lille has all the makings of a big city, without the excesses. You can get around on foot, by bike, or by metro, go from a museum to a cultural spot in an industrial wasteland in just a few stops, and there’s always a café to stop off at. A student city, a city of art, a city with a heart: it cultivates a warm, unpretentious atmosphere, just like its inhabitants.