Tourcoing

Tourcoing

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Tourcoing		Mouvaux at 3.7 km (6 min)
Insee code	59599		Neuville-en-Ferrain at 4.2 km (9 min)
Postcode	59200		Roubaix at 4.2 km (9 min)
Latitude	50.7249930		Wattrelos at 5.8 km (13 min)
Longitude	3.1620700		Roncq at 6.1 km (10 min)
Altitude	From 24 to 49 meters		Bondues at 6.4 km (10 min)
Surface	15.19 km²		Croix at 7.5 km (11 min)
Population	92118 inhabitants		Marcq-en-Baroeul at 7.8 km (12 min)
Density	6132 inhabitants/km²		Lannoy at 7.8 km (17 min)
National label			Wasquehal at 7.9 km (12 min)
Chief town	Lille (at 17 km, 21 min)		Linselles at 7.9 km (13 min)
Department	Nord		Lys-lez-Lannoy at 8 km (17 min)
Region	Nord-Pas-de-Calais		Search another town

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• Tourcoing enjoys an exceptional location. Located in the heart of Lille, which has more than 1.8 million people with his Belgian side, the city is the third in the Nord / Pas-de-Calais in terms of population.
• Rich in textile industrial past and forward the mail, Tourcoing now investing in growth sectors such as graphic and audiovisual. They create a real synergy around traditional sectors and allow Tourcoing of the breakthrough of the 21st century: the Union area, located on the territories of Tourcoing and Roubaix is ​​one step closer to the economic conversion.
• History:

• The first mention some of Tourcoing back to 1080. The first lord of Tourcoing Baldwin is the second of Ghent-Aalst. By this time, there is a castle not a castle, but a house, with moats, towers and walls.
• The land of Tourcoing sold in 1294 to the first William of Mortagne.
• The Hundred Years War and the Great Plague are particularly difficult time to move people. Then the lordship of Tourcoing is sold in 1485 to Baldwin de Lannoy: its Free Fair in the city attracts merchants from all sources. Tourcoing is a large village of about 3000 inhabitants and is beginning to develop which will make it an international center of textile production.
• From the return of peace, Tourcoing starts to manufacture fabrics and in 1668 it became French: a border appears. The streets are paved and the Market is dominated by three monuments: the feudal castle, the church of St Christopher and the City Hall.
• The year 1789 marks the birth of the Northern Department. Combing wool is then the great specialty workers Tourcoing.
• In 1842, we inaugurated the railway: the population grows, the city has textile mills, dye works, factories and shops.
• In 1865, more than 35,500 people work in textiles.
• A new City Hall is completed and Les Halles replace the old castle.
• Major projects were launched: Boulevard Gambetta to Roubaix, Grand Boulevard to Lille, ring roads and Equal ...
• In 1877, streetcars appear.
• In 1906, opens the International Exhibition of Textile Industries.
• During the two world wars, the city was largely destroyed and must be rebuilt. Gradually, plants that appear are both spinning and weaving as well as companies that produce hosiery, socks, sweaters, and underwear.
• In 1960, still has 174 Tourcoing combing and spinning. But in 20 years, 160 textile companies disappear. Major operations are completed as the Mercury Centre, Burgundy, the Centre de Gaulle and Dron Hospital opened in 1986.
• Today Tourcoing provides an important role in the cultural life of Lille. Tourquennoises industries, despite the textile crisis, trying to secure their future with a dynamism that they have never failed over the centuries.

• The Hospice Havre: The site hosts exhibitions, workshops, readings, performances and is accented with landscaped gardens on the theme of water, medicinal plants and dye.
• The Eugene Leroy Muba: Housed in a restored 19th century mansion, the museum examines the place of work as experimentation and dialogue is by confrontation stylistic and thematic, contemporary art and the art of previous centuries, but also the performing arts and visual arts, while renewing the clash regularly. The Museum of Fine Arts in 2009 Tourcoing received an exceptional donation of over 500 works of Eugene Leroy and becomes the reference location of the painter, an exhibition of his works, access to archives, finally, a center of scientific research, artistic and historical fully dedicated to the artist.
• The Fresnoy: Former leisure complex, the Fresnoy redesigned by Bernard Tschumi (national architectural prize for this achievement) is a school of art audiovisual high-level offers great exhibitions, film programming, concerts, performances.
• Nadar Gallery: Established in 1988, the gallery of famous photographers regional, national and international.
• Guy Chatiliez Gallery: City Gallery of Contemporary Art, the gallery Chatiliez develops a program of exhibitions, residencies and mediation activities. In light of the exhibitions are set up visits, workshops and projects to "long course" in partnership with educational facilities, cultural and socio-professional.
• Local History Centre: Located in the former chamber of commerce, it houses the archaeological department of the city, a historical museum, rooms for permanent and temporary exhibitions.
• The museum of June 5, 1944: This is the bunker of the Avenue de la Marne, the Germans captèrent the message announcing the landing of Allied forces in Normandy. The museum is dedicated to the war and radio waves. Annual exhibitions.
• The Carillon Museum: Art is more than chime in Tercentenary Tourcoing. St. Christopher's Church houses the 4th largest carillon in France: 62 bells with a drone over 6 tons.
• The Church of Saint Christopher: From its 87 meters and was built between the 13th and 19th centuries, the church of Saint-Christophe is one of the most beautiful neo-Gothic buildings of the region. Listed on the Supplementary Inventory of Historical Monuments.
• The Botanical Garden: Charming and discreet, he brings great beeches, old wisteria, roses, elders, many shade plants and a small museum about the fruits and vegetables. In response to a site usage more and more important, the garden is equipped with new teaching greenhouses on a surface of 1200 m².
• The Tourist Office offers many tours in the summer for individuals.

• Giants Parade and Music Festival street in February.
• Happy Festival Streets, arts in the street in May.
• Voice of Rock Festival: in June.
• Tourcoing Beach in July.
• The night exploding: in October.
• Tourcoing Jazz Festival in October.
• The Fairy Village: in December.

City Hall (© E. Ducoulombier - City of Tourcoing)

Hospice of Havre (© E. Ducoulombier - City of Tourcoing)

Monday 4 June Day Night Min. 10°C - Max. 18°C

Tuesday 5 June Day Night Min. 6°C - Max. 15°C

Wednesday 6 June Day Night Min. 11°C - Max. 16°C

Altheatro Lille Very nice very beautiful vaulted cellar restaurant terrace interior. Located 12.2 km from Tourcoing From 10 € to 25 € per person

Delicio pizza Lille Delicio Pizza, simply delicious! Delicio Pizza is the tasting in one of our restaurants near you, home delivery or in the office of traditional pizzas, cooked to order with quality... Located 13.7 km from Tourcoing From 5 € to 10 € per person

Fariano Lille Brasserie menu € 5 to € 30 menu North chti pizza salad made fried pancake terrace pets allowed host group wedding reception and seminar. Located 13.8 km from Tourcoing From 5 € to 30 € per person

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Le Château des Ormes     8 Lille Petit Chateau Napoleon III 2 km from Lille, in the middle of a green haven. Warm welcome, comfortable rooms, excellent breakfast in the vaulted reception room. Located 12.1 km from Tourcoing From 120 € to 160 € the double room

Chambre d'hôtes Lille - la verdiere    SPECIAL OFFER Sainghin-en-Mélantois For a family visit, a business trip, a tourist stay, 8 km from Lille, in an exceptional environment, in a park of 1.5 ha, take advantage of this haven of peace and tranquility. The... Located 15.3 km from Tourcoing From 120 € to 145 € the double room

' Entre Cour et Jardin ' Lille Lesquin   Lesquin 2 beautiful cottages in the heart of the Flanders region in Lesquin, in a Flemish farmhouse tastefully restored. 2 original cottages and comfortable, great independence, and your breakfasts... Located 15.8 km from Tourcoing 79 € the double room

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Comfort Hôtel Lille Roubaix      7.4 Tourcoing This Comfort hotel is located in the town of Tourcoing, outside the city of Lille. It offers rooms with satellite TV and free Wi-Fi internet access. The hotel serves a daily buffet... Located in Tourcoing Room from 52 €

Premiere Classe Lille Nord - Tourcoing     5.6 Tourcoing Easily accessible from Paris and Bruxelles on the A22, and from Lille on the expressway, our hotel is also near line 2 metro station, Mercure. Ideally situated for business trips and... Located in Tourcoing Room from 29 €

Le Jardin d'Alix  Tourcoing Set within a landscaped garden annd a 10-minute drive form the centre of Lille, this B&B is located in Tourcoing in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. Guests have free Wi-Fi and are invited... Located in Tourcoing Room from 60 €

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