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Real Name: FABRICE
Lives In: Illkirch-Graffenstaden, FR
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roubaix 59

by fabrice - last update: May 25, 2007

it used to be a capital city for wool , cotton and textile industries , the headquarters of LA REDOUTE ; its history is very rich and the architecture splendid , but now as everywhere in france , industries, factories and all kinds of companies have escaped from france , fearing a strong communist revolution which is still threatening france and hundreds of strikes which have ruined the economy ; now the city is full of unemployed people and illegal immigrants ; unfortunately we hear of Roubaix on the News , not because of its marvellous architecture and history , but because of riots and burning cars

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Pros:"very rich history and architecture, close to belgium"
Cons:"insecurity"
In A Nutshell:"do not fear to visit the city, it is beautiful"

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