Nord district, Hauts-de-France, France

Places to visit near Roubaix

Roubaix is a town in Nord district, Hauts-de-France, France, home to about 95,721 people. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit — 63 churches, 47 forts & heritage, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens and 27 museums. The must-see places are La Piscine (1 km), Église Saint-Joseph (1 km) and Wat Bouddhabouxa (2 km).

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

Roubaix at a glance

Location
Nord district, Hauts-de-France, France
Population
about 95,721
Coordinates
50.6942° N, 3.1746° E
Places within 50 km
186 (186 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 Roubaix

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Roubaix: 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 Roubaix

97 churches within 100 km of Roubaix. The closest is Église Saint-Joseph (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Roubaix

76 forts & heritage within 100 km of Roubaix. The closest is Ancien Palais Vaissier (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Roubaix

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Roubaix. The closest is Jardin Botanique (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Roubaix

30 museums within 100 km of Roubaix. The closest is La Piscine (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Roubaix

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Roubaix. The closest is Kluisberg - Mont de l'Enclus (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Roubaix

15 parks within 100 km of Roubaix. The closest is Parc Barbieux (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Roubaix

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

  1. Start in Roubaix
  2. 1 km Église Saint-Joseph · church, Nord
  3. 2 km Ancien Palais Vaissier · heritage site, Nord
  4. 1 km Wat Bouddhabouxa · Buddhist site, Nord
  5. 1 km La Piscine · museum, Nord
  6. 3 km La Manufacture - Musée de la Mémoire Et de la Création Textile · museum, Nord
  7. 2 km Back to Roubaix

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    Within 15 km of Roubaix

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Roubaix by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6397Église Saint-Joseph (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4776Ancien Palais Vaissier (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1232Jardin Botanique (4 km)
    Museums2730La Piscine (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1826Kluisberg - Mont de l'Enclus (29 km)
    Parks815Parc Barbieux (3 km)
    Other attractions711Place du Général de Gaulle (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mosquée Tawhid (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Dikkebusvijver (34 km)
    Buddhist sites11Wat Bouddhabouxa (2 km)

    Roubaix: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Roubaix?

    La Piscine (museum, about 1 km), Église Saint-Joseph (church, about 1 km), Wat Bouddhabouxa (Buddhist site, about 2 km), La Manufacture - Musée de la Mémoire Et de la Création Textile (museum, about 2 km), Ancien Palais Vaissier (heritage site, about 3 km), Parc Barbieux (park, about 3 km).

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

    186 places on Spotwander: 63 churches, 47 forts & heritage, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 27 museums, 18 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Roubaix?

    Église Saint-Joseph, about 1 km by road; Église Saint-Christophe (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Roubaix?

    Ancien Palais Vaissier, about 3 km by road; Pigeonnier (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Roubaix?

    Jardin Botanique, about 4 km by road; Lille Zoo (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Roubaix?

    Start in Roubaix, visit Église Saint-Joseph, then Ancien Palais Vaissier, then Wat Bouddhabouxa, then La Piscine, then La Manufacture - Musée de la Mémoire Et de la Création Textile, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Roubaix?

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

    Towns near Roubaix

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