French city nicknamed "The Capital of Flanders"

I believe the answer is:

lille

(Other definitions for lille that I've seen before include "N. French city" , "[FRANCOPHOBIA] would prevent you appreciating it" , "University city in French Flanders" , "Feeling unwell in the French town" , "Eurostar stop" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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