FranceRoubaix (US: roo-BAY, French: [ʁubɛ] or [ʁube] ; Dutch: Robaais; West Flemish: Roboais; Picard: Roubés) is a city in northern France, located in the Lille metropolitan area on the Belgian border. It is a historically mono-industrial commune in the Nord department, which grew rapidly in the 19th century from its textile industries, with most of the same characteristic features as those of English and American boom towns. This former new town has faced many challenges linked to deindustrialisation such as urban decay, with their related economic and social implications, since its major industries fell into decline by the middle of the 1970s. Located to the northeast of Lille, adjacent to Tourcoing, Roubaix is the chef-lieu of two cantons and the fourth largest city in the French region of Hauts-de-France ranked by population with about 98,000 inhabitants.
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Climate in Roubaix
Best time to visit: Jun–Sep
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Day trips and nearby cities from Roubaix
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Roubaix; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripKortrijk
Belgium
16 km≈ 20 min
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Ghent
Belgium
56 km≈ 1 h 5 min
Day tripBruges
Belgium
58 km≈ 1 h 5 min
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Mons
Belgium
61 km≈ 1 h 10 min
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Aalst
Belgium
67 km≈ 1 h 15 min
Day tripDunkirk
France
68 km≈ 1 h 20 min
Day tripLa Louviere
Belgium
75 km≈ 1 h 25 min
Day tripUccle Ukkel
Belgium
83 km≈ 1 h 35 min
From Roubaix you can reach Kortrijk (16 km), Ghent (56 km), Bruges (58 km), Mons (61 km) and Aalst (67 km) in about 20 min to 1 h 15 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Roubaix
The most pleasant months are Jun to Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 7°C in November.
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You can fly into Ostend-Bruges International Airport, Lille Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.