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Croix, Administrative commune in Nord, France

Located northeast of Lille in the Hauts-de-France region, Croix spans 14.44 square kilometers with a population density of 4,700 inhabitants per square kilometer.

The first historical records mentioning Croix date back to 1066 when it belonged to the seigneury of Roman Flanders with only 63 households recorded in 1469.

The Villa Cavrois, a classified historical monument designed by architect Robert Mallet-Stevens, stands as a representation of modernist architecture in Croix.

Three weekly markets take place in Croix on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, offering local products and fresh goods to residents and visitors.

The headquarters of Auchan, a major French retail group, is established in Croix, making it an important economic center in the Nord department.

Location: Nord

Location: arrondissement of Lille

Location: Lille metropolis

Elevation above the sea: 36 m

Shares border with: Tourcoing, Wasquehal, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Hem, Roubaix

Phone: +33320285252

Website: https://ville-croix.fr

GPS coordinates: 50.67472,3.15389

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:44

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