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Paris Gate – Armentières loop from Lille – Porte de Douai
RoutesRoad cycling routesFranceHauts-De-FranceLilleRonchin
Paris Gate – Armentières loop from Lille – Porte de Douai
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Paris Gate – Armentières loop from Lille – Porte de Douai
01:46
43.1km
110m
Road cycling
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 15, 2026
Tips
Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route
After 2.15 km for 92 m
After 22.6 km for 207 m
Waypoints
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Start point
Train Station
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2.19 km
Paris Gate
Highlight • Monument
The Porte de Paris is an impressive Arc de Triomphe in Lille, France, built between 1685 and 1692 to celebrate the conquest of the city by Louis XIV in 1667.
The building is built in the classical style and is decorated with sculptures of Hercules and Mars, symbols of strength and war.
The Porte de Paris replaced the old Porte des Malades, which had been part of the city walls since the Middle Ages.
It has been classified as a historical monument since 1875.
The building is built in the classical style and is decorated with sculptures of Hercules and Mars, symbols of strength and war.
The Porte de Paris replaced the old Porte des Malades, which had been part of the city walls since the Middle Ages.
It has been classified as a historical monument since 1875.
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2.73 km
Protestant church
Highlight • Monument
A competition is organized for the design of the church in 1869, which the Strasbourg architect Alphonse Roederer won. The dedication took place on November 1, 1871, but the construction lasted until about 1875. In 2010, the church building was classified as a monument historique. The building is owned by the Municipality of Lille and is used by the Protestant Church of Lille.
Source: Wikipedia
Source: Wikipedia
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3.66 km
Les Mains dans le Guidon
Highlight • Cafe
Both a workshop to learn how to repair your bike and a café-bistro where you can meet cyclists. A must-see!
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4.15 km
Sacred Heart Church
Highlight • Other
The Church of the Sacred Heart is a church located at the intersection of Rue Nationale and Rue Solférino, in the Lille-Centre district of Lille. Built during the last decades of the 19th century, it contains a set of eleven stained-glass windows, listed as a historic monument since 1983.
The building was constructed following a vow made by the Ladies of the Association of the Children of Mary of the Sacred Heart (in the Chapel of the Ladies of the Sacred Heart, Rue Royale) on October 7, 1870, to protect Lille from Prussian invasion. About ten years later, when the parish church was already open for worship, a second vow was made by the town's ladies concerning the construction of a chapel dedicated to the Sacred Heart (the Vow Chapel, an apsidal chapel located behind the choir) and intended to become a special place of contemplation within the church itself.
The church was built by the architect Jules Batigny between 1875 and 1878 and again between 1895 and 1898. The apsidal chapels were added during the second half of the 1880s. When the church was consecrated on June 20, 1902, the bell tower was not yet completed.
On this occasion, Marie-Alphonse Sonnois, Archbishop of Cambrai (at that time, Lille did not yet have its own diocese and was therefore incorporated into that of Cambrai), consecrated the city of Lille to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. On June 12, 1910, a major congress of the Guard of Honor of the Sacred Heart was held, presided over by Monsignor François-Marie-Joseph Delamaire (coadjutor bishop).
The 75-meter-high bell tower was not completed until 1928 by the architect Charles Sarazin. Built of reinforced concrete, it was unable to withstand the elements and had to be completely restored from 2005 to 2008. The bell tower houses a carillon of several bells that has been silent for several years...
Only seven stained-glass windows have been restored. The building is still awaiting the restoration of the other five, which are in poor condition. In April 2018, the church was closed to worship by municipal decree for six months. The reason was the presence of dry rot.
The building was constructed following a vow made by the Ladies of the Association of the Children of Mary of the Sacred Heart (in the Chapel of the Ladies of the Sacred Heart, Rue Royale) on October 7, 1870, to protect Lille from Prussian invasion. About ten years later, when the parish church was already open for worship, a second vow was made by the town's ladies concerning the construction of a chapel dedicated to the Sacred Heart (the Vow Chapel, an apsidal chapel located behind the choir) and intended to become a special place of contemplation within the church itself.
The church was built by the architect Jules Batigny between 1875 and 1878 and again between 1895 and 1898. The apsidal chapels were added during the second half of the 1880s. When the church was consecrated on June 20, 1902, the bell tower was not yet completed.
On this occasion, Marie-Alphonse Sonnois, Archbishop of Cambrai (at that time, Lille did not yet have its own diocese and was therefore incorporated into that of Cambrai), consecrated the city of Lille to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. On June 12, 1910, a major congress of the Guard of Honor of the Sacred Heart was held, presided over by Monsignor François-Marie-Joseph Delamaire (coadjutor bishop).
The 75-meter-high bell tower was not completed until 1928 by the architect Charles Sarazin. Built of reinforced concrete, it was unable to withstand the elements and had to be completely restored from 2005 to 2008. The bell tower houses a carillon of several bells that has been silent for several years...
Only seven stained-glass windows have been restored. The building is still awaiting the restoration of the other five, which are in poor condition. In April 2018, the church was closed to worship by municipal decree for six months. The reason was the presence of dry rot.
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5.43 km
Grotto and Waterfall of Jardin Vauban
Highlight • Cave
The Vauban Garden was created in the mid-19th century, in 1865. At that time, the city of Lille was expanding, and this was an opportunity for the city to create new green spaces, places for walking where the people of Lille could enjoy nature. In this garden, the bourgeoisie liked to show off, and the workers, from the industrial districts, enjoyed breathing the fresh air, far from the factories.
First called the Empress Eugenie Park, the Vauban Garden took its current name in 1870. It became a listed site in 1991.
By following the route opposite, take the garden's curving paths, cross its rolling lawns, and discover this romantic place inspired by English gardens.
For the creation of this public garden, the City of Lille commissioned the Chief Gardener of Paris. He created and landscaped numerous gardens for the capital, such as the Luxembourg Gardens and the Buttes-Chaumont Park. This highly renowned landscape gardener has worked
for other cities in France: Roubaix (Barbieux Park), Marseille, Cambrai, and abroad: Italy, Austria, and Egypt.
At the bottom of the garden lies a cave from which a waterfall flows, feeding the ponds. Like the river, this cave is not natural: it was built of reinforced concrete and stone rubble.
Over time, the accumulation of limestone dissolved in the water and trapped by plants (mosses) has revealed new rock, forming large blocks on the sides of the cave.
First called the Empress Eugenie Park, the Vauban Garden took its current name in 1870. It became a listed site in 1991.
By following the route opposite, take the garden's curving paths, cross its rolling lawns, and discover this romantic place inspired by English gardens.
For the creation of this public garden, the City of Lille commissioned the Chief Gardener of Paris. He created and landscaped numerous gardens for the capital, such as the Luxembourg Gardens and the Buttes-Chaumont Park. This highly renowned landscape gardener has worked
for other cities in France: Roubaix (Barbieux Park), Marseille, Cambrai, and abroad: Italy, Austria, and Egypt.
At the bottom of the garden lies a cave from which a waterfall flows, feeding the ponds. Like the river, this cave is not natural: it was built of reinforced concrete and stone rubble.
Over time, the accumulation of limestone dissolved in the water and trapped by plants (mosses) has revealed new rock, forming large blocks on the sides of the cave.
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5.67 km
Lille On Wheels Cycling Meetup
Highlight • Cycleway
Find us and come ride with us every Sunday at 9:00 am!
🗺Meet below the Citadel of Lille bridge at the end of rue Solférino.
The time is subject to change, register for the association's event on Strava to know the exact time of the next outing.
In order to facilitate the exits of Lille On Wheels, the team decided to establish certain rules which should be seen more as advice.
1. “You feel a lot different than when you are running. Go out well wrapped up, go out warmly dressed !
2. 🌯Even though the association's outings are not very long at the moment, they are drawing on your reserves. Take some food with you (boosting gels and energy bars).
3. 📌Punctures are common! Don't forget to take one, or even two, spare inner tubes as well as a pump.
4. “Carry money with you! Whether for a technical problem or in the event of a physical problem. A small note in the shell of your phone or in a waterproof pocket will be of the greatest help.
5. 🩳A good shorts and a good saddle! Two important things in order to better appreciate the kilometers in our company. Do not hesitate to go through our partner Lille On Wheels in order to equip yourself as well as possible. It’s an investment, but one of the most important for cycling.
6. 🗺Subscribe to the Strava Lille On Wheels club. The route of the exit is available, download it on your GPS or on the Strava mobile application so that you can go home alone in case of severe fatigue.
The Lille On Wheels team remains at your disposal for any questions or requests.
See you on the road!
🗺Meet below the Citadel of Lille bridge at the end of rue Solférino.
The time is subject to change, register for the association's event on Strava to know the exact time of the next outing.
In order to facilitate the exits of Lille On Wheels, the team decided to establish certain rules which should be seen more as advice.
1. “You feel a lot different than when you are running. Go out well wrapped up, go out warmly dressed !
2. 🌯Even though the association's outings are not very long at the moment, they are drawing on your reserves. Take some food with you (boosting gels and energy bars).
3. 📌Punctures are common! Don't forget to take one, or even two, spare inner tubes as well as a pump.
4. “Carry money with you! Whether for a technical problem or in the event of a physical problem. A small note in the shell of your phone or in a waterproof pocket will be of the greatest help.
5. 🩳A good shorts and a good saddle! Two important things in order to better appreciate the kilometers in our company. Do not hesitate to go through our partner Lille On Wheels in order to equip yourself as well as possible. It’s an investment, but one of the most important for cycling.
6. 🗺Subscribe to the Strava Lille On Wheels club. The route of the exit is available, download it on your GPS or on the Strava mobile application so that you can go home alone in case of severe fatigue.
The Lille On Wheels team remains at your disposal for any questions or requests.
See you on the road!
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17.6 km
La Chapelle-d'Armentières Old Military Cemetery
Highlight • Historical Site
8
25.3 km
Armentières
Highlight • Settlement
Armentières is located on the River Leie, close to the Belgian border. Historically, Armentières was known for its textile industry, particularly the production of linen.
During World War I, Armentières was an important location due to its proximity to the front lines. The town was badly damaged during the war and was occupied by German troops from April to October 1918. It was also the site of the Battle of Armentières in October 1914. After the war, the town was rebuilt, and the red brick buildings give it a distinctive appearance.
Armentières is also remembered in popular culture for the song "Mademoiselle from Armentières," which was sung by Allied soldiers during World War I.
During World War I, Armentières was an important location due to its proximity to the front lines. The town was badly damaged during the war and was occupied by German troops from April to October 1918. It was also the site of the Battle of Armentières in October 1914. After the war, the town was rebuilt, and the red brick buildings give it a distinctive appearance.
Armentières is also remembered in popular culture for the song "Mademoiselle from Armentières," which was sung by Allied soldiers during World War I.
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43.1 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
31.7 km
5.35 km
4.04 km
1.09 km
604 m
196 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
39.0 km
3.20 km
431 m
216 m
130 m
< 100 m
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