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Roubaix : plus que des pavés

by filipdebont - last update: Nov 18, 2004

Moi et le pavé giant
Roubaix: more then just cobbles.

I think everyone knows Roubaix as the finish of one of the hardest bicycle races in the world: Paris - Roubaix.

Paris - Roubaix: more then 256 km of emotion, flat tyres, and about 54 km of cobbled roads.

This race also named The Hell of the North is a real festivity for the whole region of Northern France.

Already several times I did come to this region to support the cyclists in their fight against dust or mud (depending on the weather the days before the race), and against the stones.

And I do not only come here to support the cyclists, I also come here to do some cycling, no, no not the 256 km from Paris - Roubaix, bus shorter distances organised by the local cycling club, Le VC de Roubaix.
La Piscine
Roubaix once one of the most important industrial cities of textile in the North, has more to offer then just their connection with the cobbles.

There are also some museums in Roubaix:
One of the most remarkable is La Piscine.
La Piscine: The Swimming Pool. This former swimming pool is now used as Museum of Art and Industry. It was a great experience to visit.

Another great museum is the Manufacture des Flanders - Jacquard Museum, where you can discover the evolution of the Jacquard technique during more then 2 centuries.

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Tips: 29 - Photos: 29
 
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Transportation
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
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filipdebont's Roubaix Travelogues
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Interior view of St Martin ChurchJune, 2004 8
Interior view of City HallJune, 2004 6
Art in La PiscineJune, 2004 8

Comments for filipdebont about Roubaix
fabrice Fri May 25, 2007 08:24 UTC
 you really enjoyed the swimming-pool
titabell Sun Apr 1, 2007 08:36 UTC
 Dag Filip! Thank you for your Roubaix Page especially on the transport tips. I've been to Roubaix a couple of times but just to shop. I will try to visit places of interests mentioned in your page. Bedankt!
KW007 Mon Dec 6, 2004 11:18 UTC
 Juiste gelik nen echte coureur, toffe page. Zeg oe zit da nu vo naaste weke vriedag?
Helga67 Mon Nov 15, 2004 18:30 UTC
 My father was a cyclist too, so I've heard him speaking of Roubaix since I was a child. That swimming pool museum looks great to visit.

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