3 nights, 4 days
Roubaix 4-Day Itinerary (3 Nights)
A 4-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
The whole route at a glance
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DAY 1
Around Lys · Nature·Zoos & aquariums
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MorningLys
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.
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After lunchJardin 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.
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AfternoonChâteau des Comtes
Castles & palaces · 4.8 km from the previous stop
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EveningFort 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.
DAY 2
Around Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille · Museums & galleries·Temples & religious sites
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MorningPalais 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.
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After lunchtemple 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.
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AfternoonÉglise 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.
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EveningSaint-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.
DAY 3
Around Lille Cathedral · Temples & religious sites·Parks & gardens
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MorningLille 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.
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After lunchplace 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.
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AfternoonÉglise 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.
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EveningPalais 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.
DAY 4
Around LaM (Lille Métropole musée d'art moderne, d'art contemporain et d'art brut) · Museums & galleries·Temples & religious sites
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MorningLaM (Lille Métropole musée d'art moderne, d'art contemporain et d'art brut)
Museums & galleries
An art museum in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France, that brings together modern and contemporary art alongside outsider art. Its unusual collection offers a distinctive art-viewing experience.
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After lunchChâteau de Flers
Museums & galleries · 1.3 km from the previous stop
The Château de Flers is a château in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France, named after a nearby former village. It now houses a museum and tourist office, making it a convenient stop to visit together.
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AfternoonSaint-Pierre-en-Antioche Church, Ascq
Temples & religious sites · 2.6 km from the previous stop
A Catholic church in the village of Ascq, part of Villeneuve-d'Ascq in northern France. It's a great place to explore historic church architecture amid the village's simple, rustic charm.
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EveningTriolo
Shopping & districts · 1.3 km from the previous stop
Where to stay for this itinerary
Around Lys, the anchor of day one. Staying here keeps your first day's travel shortest.
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Lys Hotel
1.1 km
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Hôtel Ibis Styles Lille Neuville-en-Ferrain
4.0 km
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Hôtel des Acacias
4.0 km
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B&B Hôtel
8.2 km · Tourcoing
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Ibis
8.2 km
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Best Western
8.5 km
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