Ancienne chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Tourcoing

This former chamber of commerce and industry is a brick building with stone accents and a 50-meter corner tower featuring ornate pointed-arch windows. The structure combines plain facade sections with an elaborately detailed tower that dominates the city view.

Architect Charles Planckaert designed this building between 1903 and 1906 as a gift to his hometown of Tourcoing. The project was completed without any fee as an expression of gratitude to the city.

The neo-Flemish structure incorporates 16th-century architectural elements, including basket-handle arches and steep roofs with characteristic dormers.

The building sits at Place Charles et Albert Roussel with good access via metro, tram, and train connections. Its central location makes it easy to visit on foot and connect with other nearby attractions.

The bells that once rang from the campanile were removed during German occupation in World War I and never restored. The empty tower stands as a silent reminder of this loss from the conflict.

Location: Tourcoing

Address: 11 bis place Charles-et-Albert-Roussel 59200 Tourcoing

GPS coordinates: 50.72094,3.15762

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:06