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
 
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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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