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The Canal de Roubaix connects the Deûle River to the Scheldt via the Espierres Canal. Plans for this canal date back to 1821, and it was deemed necessary to supply water and coal to the rapidly developing textile industries in Roubaix and Tourcoing. The first section of the canal begins at the Deûle and includes the canalization of part of the Marque River. This section opened in 1831. The connection from Roubaix to the Belgian-French border was also completed in 1843. The section through Belgium to the Scheldt, the Espierres Canal, was also opened at that time. A watershed existed between the two sections of the canal (between the Lys and the Scheldt), and a tunnel was planned, but this led to difficulties and delays. Therefore, an alternative route was chosen further north, also serving Tourcoing. This more northerly section opened in 1877. A branch of this section of the canal is the Canal de Tourcoing. This was completed in 1893. In 1985, the canal was closed due to dilapidated infrastructure. However, it was restored as an industrial heritage site and reopened to shipping in 2010. The canal is 20 km long and has 12 locks. Source: Wikipedia

Great passage in dry weather!

A smooth-running path, as is almost everywhere along the Marque River. Also doable by mountain bike.

As mentioned earlier, it's very smooth and can also be done by hybrid bike. Perfect for a bit of coolness in the summer.

Loop in the Lille metropolitan area. Mix of city and countryside. Waterfront. Path, cobblestones, roads.

Gravel path that rolls well and is fun to do.

The Marquette is a 32-kilometer-long river that runs around the city of Lille from south to north, and flows into the Deule at Marquette lez Lille. This segment between Gruson and Chéreng immerses you in a magical atmosphere through forests and fields.