Discover Ronchin

Ronchin brings together cultural history, green spaces and municipal sports facilities. If you’re looking for a hotel in Ronchin, you can plan your stay around the things that interest you: historical landmarks, walks, and exercise in the water or on land. The places and activities below offer some specific ideas.

Culture and History in Ronchin

The Église Sainte-Rictrude in Ronchin is classified as a historic monument. It was granted protected status by a decree dated 12 October 1920. The church houses a 17th-century statue of Saint Roch. Here, the listed church and a work of art from an earlier period stand side by side.

Ronchin’s underground quarries are also part of the town’s history. They are several centuries old and form extensive spaces that bear witness to a rich history of human activity. The numerous quarries are also known as catiches and date back to chalk mining beneath the Métropole lilloise. The surviving Villas Lebrun date from 1906 and showcase the craftsmanship of the period in which they were built.

Green Routes and Orchard

The green route between Ronchin and Lezennes is about 2.5 kilometres long. It runs from the Golf métropolitain in Lezennes, Ronchin and Lesquin to Avenue Jean Jaurès. It offers residents opportunities for walks and picnics. Its approximate length and named endpoints give you a clear idea of this green route.

Another municipal green space is the orchard in Ronchin. More than 500 fruit bushes and 77 different varieties of apple, plum, pear and cherry trees have been planted there. Residents can pick and eat the fruit for free. The details about the tree types and varieties make the orchard a distinctive feature of the town’s green spaces.

Sport and Activities

La Plaine du Cerf is an open, shared facility covering more than 12,000 m². It offers opportunities for various sports and walks, and is suitable for children. It also has a 600-metre running track. This means the facilities include both a dedicated running route and other options for sport and walks.

The municipal swimming pool has a large 25-metre pool and offers 45-minute sessions for water sports. Opening hours and session availability may change. So, if you’re planning to take part in a particular water sport, check the current opening times and programme before your visit.

Bike hire is another option to consider when planning your trip: Ronchin has V'Lille self-service bicycle hire stations. As availability may change, check the current station and hire service in advance if you plan to use V'Lille.

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