Host City: Lille
With over a million inhabitants in the metropolitan area, Lille is the fifth largest city of France, located in the country's north, close to the border with Belgium.
Lille is nowadays a major and commercial and transportation hub and a wealth of cultural and tourist attractions, plus a vibrant university scene.
Host Venue: Stade Pierre-Mauroy
The state-of-the-art Stade Pierre-Mauroy – home to French Ligue 1 football team Lille OSC – opened in 2012. Located in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, the multi-purpose stadium features a retractable roof and has hosted a number of elite sporting events, including rugby, basketball, handball and tennis.
