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Roubaix 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)

A 3-day route through Roubaix grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026

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DAY 1

Around Lys · Nature·Zoos & aquariums

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  1. Morning
    Lys

    Nature

    The Leie (Lys) flows from northern France into Belgium, covering about 200 km before joining the Scheldt. Its winding, cross-border course offers a peaceful landscape to enjoy.

  2. After lunch
    Jardin botanique de Tourcoing

    Zoos & aquariums · 8 km from the previous stop

    This botanical garden is located in Tourcoing near Roubaix and includes an arboretum with a wide variety of trees. It's a great place to relax with a stroll through the greenery.

  3. Afternoon
    Château des Comtes

    Castles & palaces · 4.8 km from the previous stop

  4. Evening
    Fort de Bondues

    Museums & galleries · 11.5 km from the previous stop

    Fort de Bondues is a fortress in Bondues, France, used by German forces during World War II as an execution site for resistance fighters. It's a meaningful place to visit and reflect on this painful history.

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DAY 2

Around Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille · Museums & galleries·Temples & religious sites

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  1. Morning
    Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille

    Museums & galleries

    A municipal fine arts museum housing paintings, modern art, and antiquities. It is one of the largest of its kind in France, making it well worth a leisurely visit.

  2. After lunch
    temple de l'église réformée de France de Lille

    Temples & religious sites · 0.4 km from the previous stop

    This chapel in Roubaix, France, was built for Protestant worshippers during the textile industry's boom in the late 19th century. Its modest facade with a striking rose window and timber-vaulted worship hall make it a good spot for visitors interested in local Protestant history.

  3. Afternoon
    Église Saint-Michel de Lille

    Temples & religious sites · 0.3 km from the previous stop

    This church in Roubaix, in northern France, is a distinctively styled building from the 1920s, with an interior that evokes a Greek-Byzantine atmosphere. Visitors interested in architecture love it for the beautiful light streaming through its delicate rose stained-glass windows.

  4. Evening
    Saint-Étienne, Lille

    Temples & religious sites · 0.9 km from the previous stop

    A historic Catholic church in northern France. Built as one of the largest Jesuit churches in the country, it showcases impressively grand architecture.

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DAY 3

Around Lille Cathedral · Temples & religious sites·Parks & gardens

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  1. Morning
    Lille Cathedral

    Temples & religious sites

    The cathedral church of the Archdiocese of Lille, known for its grand Gothic Revival architecture. It is designated a French national monument in recognition of its historical value.

  2. After lunch
    place du Général-de-Gaulle

    Parks & gardens · 0.4 km from the previous stop

    The historic central square of Roubaix, France, notable for its Grand Place style typical of towns in the former Low Countries. Passing through, one can sense the city's long-standing character.

  3. Afternoon
    Église Sainte-Catherine de Lille

    Temples & religious sites · 0.5 km from the previous stop

    A Roman Catholic church in Lille, France. Listed as a historical monument since 1991, it's a good place to appreciate both its architecture and history.

  4. Evening
    Palais Rihour

    Castles & palaces · 0.6 km from the previous stop

    A palace on Place Rihour in Lille, France, built in the 15th century as a residence for the Dukes of Burgundy. It later served as the city hall for many years, and visitors can explore the guardroom, chapel, and staircase that survived a fire.

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Around Lys, the anchor of day one. Staying here keeps your first day's travel shortest.

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