Nord district, Hauts-de-France, France

Places to visit near Croix

Croix is a town in Nord district, Hauts-de-France, France, home to about 21,361 people. Within 50 km by road there are 184 places to visit — 64 churches, 48 forts & heritage, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens and 26 museums. The must-see places are Parc Barbieux (1 km), Wat Bouddhabouxa (2 km) and Villa Cavrois (2 km).

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Croix, Hauts-de-France
Croix, Nord district, Hauts-de-France, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Croix at a glance

Location
Nord district, Hauts-de-France, France
Population
about 21,361
Coordinates
50.6785° N, 3.1493° E
Places within 50 km
184 (184 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Croix

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Croix: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Croix

98 churches within 100 km of Croix. The closest is Église Saint-Joseph (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Croix

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Croix. The closest is Ancien Palais Vaissier (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Croix

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Croix. The closest is Jardin Botanique (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Croix

29 museums within 100 km of Croix. The closest is Villa Cavrois (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Croix

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Croix. The closest is Kluisberg - Mont de l'Enclus (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Croix

13 parks within 100 km of Croix. The closest is Parc Barbieux (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Croix

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 9 km on the road.

  1. Start in Croix
  2. 2 km Villa Cavrois · museum, Nord
  3. 1 km Parc Barbieux · park, Nord
  4. 2 km La Piscine · museum, Nord
  5. 1 km Wat Bouddhabouxa · Buddhist site, Nord
  6. 1 km Ancien Palais Vaissier · heritage site, Nord
  7. 2 km Back to Croix

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From travellers near Croix

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How to reach Croix

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    Within 15 km of Croix

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Croix by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6498Église Saint-Joseph (4 km)
    Forts & heritage4877Ancien Palais Vaissier (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1032Jardin Botanique (7 km)
    Museums2629Villa Cavrois (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1726Kluisberg - Mont de l'Enclus (32 km)
    Parks813Parc Barbieux (1 km)
    Other attractions712Place du Général de Gaulle (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mosquée Al Imane (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Dikkebusvijver (33 km)
    Buddhist sites11Wat Bouddhabouxa (2 km)

    Croix: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Croix?

    Parc Barbieux (park, about 1 km), Wat Bouddhabouxa (Buddhist site, about 2 km), Villa Cavrois (museum, about 2 km), Ancien Palais Vaissier (heritage site, about 2 km), La Piscine (museum, about 3 km), Pigeonnier (heritage site, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Croix?

    184 places on Spotwander: 64 churches, 48 forts & heritage, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 26 museums, 17 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Croix?

    Église Saint-Joseph, about 4 km by road; Église Saint-Vincent (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Croix?

    Ancien Palais Vaissier, about 2 km by road; Pigeonnier (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Croix?

    Jardin Botanique, about 7 km by road; Lille Zoo (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Croix?

    Start in Croix, visit Villa Cavrois, then Parc Barbieux, then La Piscine, then Wat Bouddhabouxa, then Ancien Palais Vaissier, and drive back — about 9 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Croix?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Croix

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Croix’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Croix on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.