Valenciennes - Wikipedia
WebValenciennes (/ ˌ v æ l ɒ̃ ˈ s j ɛ n /, also UK: / ˌ v æ l ən s i ˈ ɛ n /, US: /-n z, v ə ˌ l ɛ n s i ˈ ɛ n (z)/, French: [valɑ̃sjɛn] ⓘ; also Dutch: Valencijn; Picard: Valincyinnes or Valinciennes; Latin: Valentianae) is a commune in the Nord department, Hauts-de-France, France.
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WebValenciennes, sub-prefecture of the department of North, capital of the province of Hainaut French, is located in Nord-Pas-de-Calais, 3rd economic region of France. At two hours from the main capitals of Northern Europe, Valenciennes is particularly favored by its geographical location.
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WebValenciennes, town, Nord département, Hauts-de-France région, northern France, on the Escaut (Scheldt) River. The origin of the name is obscure. Some believe that it stems from one of the three Roman emperors called Valentinian.
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WebThings to Do in Valenciennes, France: See Tripadvisor's 22,595 traveler reviews and photos of Valenciennes tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Valenciennes. Visit top …
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WebJan 26, 2020 · Just shy of the Belgian border in the Nord department, Valenciennes is a city noted for culture and creativity, which gave it the nickname, “Athens of the North”. For hundreds of years this relatively small place churned out painters, sculptors and architects who helped shape French culture forever.
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WebVisit Valenciennes in the Nord department (Nord-Pas-de-Calais region) of France: tourist information, places to visit and attractions near Valenciennes.
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Valenciennes Travel Guide - France - Eupedia
WebValenciennes (Valencijn in Dutch, pop. 43,000) is a town of the French Hainaut on the Escaut river, lying just next to the Belgian border. It is a subprefecture of the Département du Nord. The town could be architecturally interesting; it is a shame that so many buildings are in such a poor state of repair.
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