Canal de Roubaix, Lille

Name: Canal de Roubaix
Address: Lille, France

#43 among attractions in Lille

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The Canal de Roubaix is a canal in northern France. It joins the Canal de la Deûle near Marquette-lez-Lille to the Canal de l’Espierres in Belgium at Leers, just east of the former textile manufacturing town Roubaix. It is 20 km long with 12 locks. The Belgian canal continues 8.4 km and three locks beyond the border to the junction with the river Escaut. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°40'20"N, 3°7'22"E

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Canal de Roubaix – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château du Sart, Croix, Marcq-en-Barœul, Wasquehal.

1.2 miS
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Château du Sart, Lille
30 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Lille, France, the Château du Sart is a palace that stands as a testament to the region's rich history and architectural splendor. This grandiose structure, with its intricate design and expansive grounds, offers visitors a glimpse into...
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Croix, Roubaix
31 min walk • Croix is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. It is located northeast of the city of Lille about 7 km from the centre. The headquarters of Auchan, a hypermarket chain, are located in Croix.
1.2 miW
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Marcq-en-Barœul, Lille
31 min walk • Marcq-en-Barœul is a commune in the Nord department in the Hauts-de-France region in northern France. It is a suburb of the city of Lille, and is immediately adjacent to it on the northeast.
0.4 miSE
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Wasquehal, Lille
11 min walk • Wasquehal is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. The town originally had a Flemish name; it was written as Waskenhal in the 11th century.