Roubaix : pathways of the former industrial capital
Roubaix : pathways of the former industrial capital
The adventure of industry of those who made this city of a thousand smokestacks. Former capital of textiles offers another look at the treasures of its architecture and the heady days of its history. "Here, they used to say that to marry, you needed to have a smoking chimney... do you know why ? "
 
 
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Roubaix : pathways of the former industrial capital
 
Proposed tour
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Complete audio tour
43 mn 30
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1. Place de la Liberté
4 mn 46
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2. Grand'Place
7 mn 42
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3. Musée Ensait - La Piscine
6 mn 49
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4. Palais de justice
3 mn 16
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5. Usine Roussel Colisée
4 mn 53
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6. Rang des Drapiers
5 mn 21
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7. Motte Bossus
5 mn 28
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8. La Condition Publique
5 mn 15
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Lille : strolling through the old city
Lille : strolling through the old city
The historic heart of the city is a distillation of the heritage of European urban life. Architecture, commerce, festivals, a lively ambiance and colorful personalities fill the program.Did you know that Lille has only been part of France for 300 years ?
 
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Between France and Flanders, marshlands and hedged farmland, plains and foothills, let's set out to meet those that have left their mark upon history...or legend...