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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › RoubaixRoubaix - Wikipedia

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   Roubaix (US: / r uː ˈ b eɪ / roo-BAY, French: or ⓘ; Dutch: Robaais; West Flemish: Roboais; Picard: Roubés) is a city in northern France, located in the Lille metropolitan area on the Belgian border.

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   The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Roubaix, France. Prior to 20th century. 1469 – Factory franchise granted by Charles the Bold. [1] 1790 – Roubaix becomes part of the Nord souveraineté. [2] 1793 – Population: 9,120. [2] 1843 – Motte-Bossut [fr] textile mill built near the Canal de Roubaix. [3] 1846 - Population: 31,039. [2]

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   The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Roubaix, France. This is a dynamic listand may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing itemswith reliable sources. 1469 – Factory franchise granted by Charles the Bold. [1] 1790 – Roubaix becomes part of the Nordsouveraineté. [2]

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   Roubaix is a city in the Nord department, in the Hauts-de-France region, in north France. About 94,000 live there at about 7,119 people per square kilometer. It is near the cities Lille and Tourcoing. There is a metro and tram line between Roubaix and these places. Roubaix is near the Belgian border.

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   Article History. Roubaix, industrial city, Nord département, Hauts-de-France région, northern France, just northeast of Lille. It is situated on the Canal de Roubaix in the plain of Flanders near the Belgian frontier and is united in the north with Tourcoing.

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   Oct 21, 2024 · The Hôtel de Ville (French pronunciation: [otɛl də vil], City Hall) is a historic building in Roubaix, Nord, northern France, standing on the Grand Place. It was designated a monument historique by the French government in 1998.

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   When did Roubaix become a city?

   • Roubaix evolved into a provincial market town until the end of the Early modern period with a census population of 4,715 inhabitants in 1716. [ 46 ] By the late 18th century, the city began to emerge as regional textile manufacturing centre and its population increased, reaching a level of 8,091 in 1800.

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   Where is Roubaix located?

   • Roubaix occupies a central position on the north-east slope of the Métropole Européenne de Lille: it is set on the eastern side of Lille and the southern side of Tourcoing, close to the Belgian border. As regards towns' boundaries, Roubaix is encompassed by seven cities which constitute its immediate neighbouring environment.

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   What is Roubaix known for?

   • Roubaix was traditionally a major textile centre, specializing in woolen goods. After World War II this industry declined, so the city centre and surrounding residential areas were refurbished in an attempt to revive the local economy. New industry developed in Roubaix, and many companies have their headquarters there.

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   Is Roubaix a French name?

   • Inhabitants of Roubaix are known in English as "Roubaisians" and in French as Roubaisiens (pronounced [ʁu.bɛ.zjɛ̃]) or in the feminine form Roubaisiennes (pronounced [ʁu.bɛ.zjɛn]), also natively called Roubaignots (pronounced [ʁu.bɛ.njo]) or in the feminine form Roubaignotes (pronounced [ʁu.bɛ.njoz]). [ 43 ][ 44 ][ 45 ]

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   When did Roubaix get its first manufacturing charter?

   • Roubaix obtained its first manufacturing charter in the 15th century. After a long struggle in the second half of the 18th century, it obtained the same privileges as Lille to manufacture all of the textiles that the English made.

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   Is Roubaix a sport?

   • To-day. Vol. 22. London, UK: W.A. Dunkerley. p. 215. Retrieved 28 July 2015. The sport is very popular in the North of France, some fifty odd clubs existing in or near Roubaix, where a very large meeting was recently held. ^ Waret, Philippe; Popelier, Jean-Pierre (1 July 2005). Sutton, Alan (ed.). Roubaix: ville de sport [Roubaix: a sporting city].

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9. www.francethisway.com › places › roubaixRoubaix France travel and tourism, attractions and ...

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   Visit Roubaix (Hauts-de-France, France) Book hotels, flights, car hire. Roubaix is located near the north-eastern frontier of France (with Belgium), and to the north-east of Lille (to which it is connected by metro). It is a substantial town of 100,000 inhabitants.