The Church of Saint Martin is the oldest building in the town.

Today, no traces remain of the primitive church built in the late 9th century.  This was replaced by a three-nave structure, of which we can still admire the bell tower today (1511).  With the rapid expansion of the town, Charles Leroy was given the task of enlarging the church in 1848.  He proceeded to design a five-nave church in the neo-gothic style, similar to the south doorway.

The church of Saint Martin houses some remarkable recumbent statues in Tournai stone (including one of a child) and an interesting John the Baptist altarpiece made from multicoloured wood, originally from Antwerp (15th – 16th century).

INFORMATIONS PRATIQUES

Address : grande place Roubaix
Getting there: Métro line 2. stop at Grand Place.
Tél : 03.20.73.56.57

Opening hours : From Tuesday to Saturday, from 9.00 am to 12.00 and from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm

Visit information : Guided visit offered by the “amis de Saint Martin” (Friends of St Martin) every Thursday between 2 pm and 4.30 pm.
Groups : please contact Julie Bosquet (03.20.65.31.90) : groupes.julie@roubaixtourisme.com