This antique map, created in 1665, is titled ‘Galloflandria…’ which translates to ‘France and Flanders’. France in the early 17th Century was a country in transition, with religious and political tensions still simmering after the Wars of Religion. The map shows the central region of France, including the cities of Lille, Villeneuve-d’Ascq, and Hellemmes, as well as the bordering country of Belgium. It provides a glimpse into the landscape and topography of the region, as well as the political boundaries and administrative divisions of the time.