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| Town | Valenciennes | Saint-Saulve at 2.6 km (6 min) | ||
| Insee code | 59606 | Anzin at 3.1 km (7 min) | ||
| Postcode | 59300 | Marly at 3.2 km (7 min) | ||
| Latitude | 50.3571130 | La Sentinelle at 4 km (10 min) | ||
| Longitude | 3.5183320 | Beuvrages at 4.1 km (9 min) | ||
| Altitude | From 17 to 56 meters | Aulnoy-lez-Valenciennes at 4.2 km (10 min) | ||
| Surface | 13.84 km² | Saultain at 4.9 km (9 min) | ||
| Population | 42670 inhabitants | Raismes at 5.2 km (11 min) | ||
| Density | 3134 inhabitants/km² | Petite-Forêt at 5.4 km (12 min) | ||
| National label | ![]() | Bruay-sur-l'Escaut at 5.8 km (11 min) | ||
| Chief town | Lille (at 52 km, 39 min) | Aubry-du-Hainaut at 6 km (13 min) | ||
| Department | Nord | Famars at 6.1 km (11 min) | ||
| Region | Nord-Pas-de-Calais | Search another town | ||
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Valenciennes, sous-préfecture du département du Nord, capitale de la province du Hainaut français, se situe en Nord - Pas-de-Calais, 3ème région économique de France." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Valenciennes, sub-prefecture of the northern capital of the province of French Hainault, is located in Nord - Pas-de-Calais, the third economic region of France.
A deux heures des principales capitales d'Europe du Nord, Valenciennes s'avère particulièrement privilégiée par sa situation géographique." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Two hours from the main capitals of northern Europe, Valenciennes is particularly favored by its geographical location. At the heart of Europe, the city is close to five European countries: Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany and the United Kingdom.
Réseau de transports urbains performants, axes autoroutiers de qualité, liaisons TGV directes vers Paris, aéroports internationaux proches, garantissent des déplacements faciles, rapides et dans de bonnes conditions de sécurité." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Network performance of urban transport, highways quality, direct TGV links to Paris, near international airports, travel guarantee easy, fast and in good conditions of security.
Valenciennes est la ville-centre de la 3ème agglomération de la région Nord - Pas-de-Calais, le Valenciennois, qui regroupe les communautés d'agglomération Valenciennes Métropole, de la Porte du Hainaut et la communauté de communes de la Vallée de la" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Valenciennes is the core city of the third town in the Nord - Pas de Calais, the Valenciennes region, which includes the communities of Greater Metropolitan Valenciennes, Porte du Hainaut and the community of municipalities in the Valley Scarpe. The district has 81 communes rich diversity: a multitude of landscapes, and recreational facilities available to residents. Its population, including more than 30% under 20 years is an exceptional talent pool.
Des pôles de compétences économiques performants, un habitat à échelle humaine, des commerces de toutes tailles, la présence des principales administrations, des structures de loisirs modernes, des crèches, des hôpitaux, des animations culturelles et sportives, permettent de bénéficier des avantages des" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Expertise clusters economic performance, human-scale habitats, businesses of all sizes, the presence of key governmental, modern recreational facilities, nurseries, hospitals, cultural activities and sports can enjoy the benefits of large cities while avoiding their inconveniences.
Un réseau routier interconnecté au réseau européen : A2 Paris-Bruxelles - A23 Valenciennes-Lille - Rocade minière Valenciennes-Douai." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> A road network interconnected to Europe: Paris-Brussels A2 - A23-Valenciennes Lille - Bypass mining Valenciennes Douai.
Un accès aux grands ports de la mer du Nord par le canal de l'Escaut à grand gabarit : canal fluvio-maritime Dunkerque-Valenciennes-Belgique et le port de Valenciennes, 3ème port fluvial après Dunkerque et Lille." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Access to major ports in the North Sea by the channel of the Scheldt wide waterway with canal-river-sea Dunkirk Valenciennes-Belgium and the port of Valenciennes, 3rd river port after Dunkirk and Lille.
Cinq aéroports internationaux à moins de deux heures de Valenciennes : Lille-Lesquin (25 mn) - Paris / Roissy Charles de Gaulle (1h45 mn) - Bruxelles-Zaventem (1h) - Beauvais (1h45) - Charleroi (1h)." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Five international airports within two hours of Valenciennes Lille Lesquin (25 min) - Paris / Roissy Charles de Gaulle (1:45 min) - Brussels-Zaventem (1h) - Beauvais (1:45) - Charleroi (1 hour).
Un aérodrome d'affaires équipé tous temps à 5mn de Valenciennes." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> An airfield equipped business all time 5mn Valenciennes.
Liaisons directes par TGV vers Paris." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Direct connections by TGV to Paris.
Une ligne de tramway reliant l'université et le quartier de Dutemple au centre-ville, avec une extension vers Denain." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> A tram line linking the university and the district Dutemple downtown, with an extension towards Denain.
Une deuxième ligne en projet vers le Pays de Condé avec une extension jusqu'en Belgique." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> A second line project to the Land of Conde with an extension to Belgium.
Un réseau de bus de 638 km, 31 lignes, 750 arrêts." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> A network of bus 638 km, 31 lines, 750 stops.
Medway (Angleterre)." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Medway (England).
Yichang (Chine)." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Yichang (China).
Düren (Allemagne)." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Düren (Germany).
Moscou (Russie)." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Moscow (Russia).
Agrigente (Italie)." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Agrigento (Italy).
Nacka (Suède)." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Nacka (Sweden).
Gliwice (Pologne)." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Gliwice (Poland).
Miskolc (Hongrie)." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Miskolc (Hungarian).
Placée en zone frontalière et au carrefour de nombreuses voies de communication, Valenciennes a connu une histoire agitée, souvent riche et flamboyante mais parfois bien dramatique." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Placed in the border area and at the crossroads of many routes, Valenciennes experienced a turbulent history, often rich and flamboyant but sometimes quite dramatic.
La première mention de la cité date de la fin du 7ème siècle." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The first mention of the city dates from the late 7th century. However, the creation and development of the city on the banks of the Scheldt back to earlier times, in conjunction with settlements and Roman Famars Bavay.
Valenciennes, devenue un véritable poste stratégique avec son donjon, son enceinte fortifiée, son palais comtal, sa maison de ville, son beffroi, ses couvents et monastères fut, de tous temps, très convoitée." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Valenciennes, become a true strategic position with its keep, its fortifications, the palace Count, his home town, its belfry, its convents and monasteries was, in all ages, highly coveted. First Frankish Valenciennes fell successively under the authority of the houses of Lorraine, Flanders, Bavaria, Burgundy, Austria, Spain to finally become French in 1677.
L'influence commerciale et industrielle de la capitale du Hainaut n'a jamais cessé au fil des siècles." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The influence of commercial and industrial capital of Hainaut has continued over the centuries. Coal, discovered in 1723, then in the 18th century, the lace industry and pottery allow it to reach its peak. In 1860, Valenciennes be nicknamed "Athens of the North" because of the many famous local artists (including 21 former major of Rome Price: Harpignies, Carpeaux, etc..) Or visiting the city and the lavish feasts that are given.
Un passé marqué par les guerres : Valenciennes a subi de nombreuses batailles, sièges, invasions qui laissèrent des blessures dans le corps de la cité." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> A history wars: Valenciennes has undergone numerous battles, sieges, invasions that left wounds in the body of the city. More recently, the battles of the reconquest in 1918 and the burning of the city from 1940 led to considerable damage to amend the urban fabric. Doden The Tower, built in 1449 to strengthen the defenses of the city and control the entry of the river in the city, is the latest evidence of this walled city warlike past.
Valenciennes, aujourd'hui : La ville est complètement métamorphosée et joue à nouveau son rôle de métropole d'équilibre régional." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Valenciennes today: The city is completely transformed and is back playing his role of metropolitan regional balance. A spectacular urban redevelopment can provide a framework Valenciennes life more enjoyable and better conditions to flourish. Valenciennes has regained its luster and appeal of yesteryear as expected of a city-center.
Connue au-delà de ses frontières, la plus ancienne tradition de Valenciennes remonte aux sources de son histoire." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Known beyond its borders, the oldest tradition of Valenciennes traces the roots of its history. In 1008, during a plague epidemic, the Virgin Mary appeared to a pious hermit named Bertholin. She then displayed around the city, a cordon of protection which instantly stopped the contagion of this scourge and heals the sick. Each year, the Brotherhood of Our Lady Royes St. cord, created at the time, and provides a great solemnity surrounding the commemoration of this miracle to pay tribute to the Queen City.
En 2008, autour de la Basilique Notre-Dame du Saint-Cordon, “le millénaire du Saint-Cordon”." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> In 2008, around the Basilica of Our Lady of Saint-Cordon, "the millennium of Saint-Cordon.
De nombreuses animations culturelles et religieuses proposées : concerts, colloques, expositions, conférences, défilé historique… sans oublier la procession du 14 septembre 2008 empreinte d'un caractère exceptionnel." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Many religious and cultural activities offered: concerts, seminars, exhibitions, conferences, pageant ... without forgetting the procession of 14 September 2008 mark of an exceptional nature.
L'accueil, les loisirs et la fête sont profondément inscrits dans la tradition et l'histoire de la cité." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Hospitality, leisure and celebration are deeply enshrined in tradition and history of the city.
Carnavals, ducasses, braderies, les gens d'ici ont un sens affirmé de la convivialité et de la fête." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Carnivals, Ducasses Zoos, people here have a strong sense of conviviality and celebration. Like many northern cities, Valenciennes has preserved the tradition of giants, colorful characters who are at the heart of the joys popular for centuries. Each year during the feast days of September, Binbin causes small and large in a beautiful procession and carnival folk.
Très rare, la dentelle de Valenciennes est l'une des plus précieuses au monde." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Very rare, lace Valenciennes is one of the most valuable in the world. The art of "Valenciennes" experienced tremendous growth thanks to a Valenciennoise, Francoise Badar, who founded a congregation in the 18th century women to share its know-how. What was once a thriving industry employing about 4000 workers who had to live up to the revolution all kinds of corporations is now a leisure entered the ranks of Fine Arts.
Venez découvrir, dans le hall de l'hôtel de ville et à la bibliothèque multimédia, une exposition de magnifiques ouvrages." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Experience in the lobby of City Hall and media library, an exhibition of beautiful works. The School of lace Valenciennes offers demonstrations of this wonderful tradition. The "Valenciennes" is available in several outlets in the city.
La gastronomie est également très présente à Valenciennes." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The food is also very present in Valenciennes. Members of the association and Gastronomy Home brings together restaurateurs, hoteliers, tourism professionals you will discover a rich and varied cuisine, not forgetting the tasty cuisine of the North and local specialties such as language Lucullus.
Les Pâtissiers du Hainaut ne sont pas en reste et réjouiront vos papilles avec la célèbre pâtisserie “le Carpeaux”, les “Sottises” et bien d'autres délices comme le terril “Germinal”…" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Hainault The Bakers are not standing still and delight your taste buds with the famous pastry "the Carpeaux", the "Follies" and many other delights such as heap "Germinal" ...
Cité marchande et industrielle par essence, Valenciennes a toujours laissé une place importante aux arts et aux artistes grâce à quoi son rayonnement dépasse aujourd'hui largement les frontières." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> City market and industrial in nature, Valenciennes has always left an important arts and artists through which its influence is now well above the borders.
La culture accessible à tous : Animée par la conviction que la culture est un vecteur de découverte, d'éducation, d'intégration et d'ouverture, Valenciennes s'est engagée à concevoir et à appliquer une politique culturelle particulièrement volontariste et ambitieuse." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Culture for everyone: Driven by the conviction that culture is a vehicle for discovery, education, integration and openness, Valenciennes committed to design and implement a cultural policy particularly proactive and ambitious. The number and quality of its facilities make Valenciennes "Athens of the North". A national stage, Phoenix, and municipal facilities like the Museum of Fine Arts, Clip, Ecole Superieure des Beaux-Arts, Conservatory ..., foster plurality and diversity of cultural events offered to Valenciennes.
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Cet imposant palais aux larges proportions met en valeur les prestigieuses oeuvres d'art couvrant les périodes allant de l'archéologie gallo-romaine jusqu'au 20ème siècle." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> This imposing palace with large proportions highlights the prestigious works of art covering the periods from the Gallo-Roman times to the 20th century. He holds an extraordinary collection of Flemish paintings (Rubens, Jordaens, Van Dyck) and French (Watteau, Pater, Lancret, etc..).
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux et ses contemporains sont mis en scène dans un grand jardin de sculptures au coeur de l'édifice." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux and his contemporaries are staged in a large sculpture garden in the heart of the building.
Le musée des Beaux-Arts de Valenciennes offre également toutes les ressources d'un musée moderne : salle de conférences, librairie boutique, ateliers pédagogiques et cybercafé." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The Museum of Fine Arts Valenciennes also offers all the resources of a modern museum: conference room, library shop, educational workshops and cafe.
Classée “monument historique”, elle occupe les bâtiments de l'ancien collège des Jésuites." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Listed as "historical monument", it occupies the buildings of the former Jesuit college. With a rich fund of valuable manuscripts, incunabula, books prior to the 19th century, it has the oldest poem in French "The Cantilena Sainte-Eulalie" dating from the year 882.
Entièrement rénovée, la bibliothèque est un formidable site d'accès au savoir et à l'information pour tous les publics : 300 000 livres, journaux, revues, disques, films, 30 microordinateurs en réseau avec un catalogue en ligne." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Completely renovated, the library is a great site for access to knowledge and information for all audiences: 300,000 books, newspapers, magazines, CDs, movies, 30 networked microcomputers with an online catalog. A real place of exchange and animation, multimedia library hosts exhibitions, performances, lectures and reading workshops.
Terre d'accueil ou de naissance de nombreux compositeurs de renom, Valenciennes voit naître son Académie de musique en 1697." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Tourism or the birth of many famous composers, saw the birth of her Valenciennes Academy of Music in 1697. In 1884, that this prestigious institution is the National School of Music and Dramatic Art.
Dans cette enceinte désignée “école ressource”, les professeurs accueillent chaque année quelque 620 élèves de 5 à 20 ans au sein de 40 classes pour 34 disciplines différentes enseignées." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> In this forum designated "school resource" teachers receive each year about 620 students from 5-20 years in 40 classes in 34 different disciplines taught. They enjoy an artistic program classified and controlled by the Ministry of Culture. The child practice, listen, speak and look. This balance between knowledge of self and others then enables him to find true fulfillment in musical moments: assessments, examinations, auditions, concerts, entertainment ...
Ce théâtre, le plus important équipement théâtral au nord de Paris, dispose d'une architecture particulièrement flamboyante et imposante." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> This theater, the largest theater equipment north of Paris, has a particularly flamboyant and impressive architecture. It offers each year a festival of great diversity theater, classical music, jazz, dance and young people.
A la pointe des nouvelles technologies, il se met à la disposition des entreprises et des institutions pour l'organisation de leurs séminaires, congrès, colloques, conventions…" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> At the forefront of new technologies, it provides companies and institutions for organizing seminars, conferences, seminars, conventions ...
A la tombée du jour, n'hésitez pas à vous promener dans la ville afin de découvrir Valenciennes en habit de lumière." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> At dusk, do not hesitate to stroll through the city to discover Valenciennes dressed light.
A travers la mise en place du plan lumière, ce sont plus de 60 sites qui sont aujourd'hui illuminés : monuments historiques, immeubles particuliers, squares, places, jardins…, les plus belles adresses s'offrent à vous !" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Through the implementation of the lighting plan, more than 60 sites are now illuminated: monuments, buildings, individuals, squares, squares, gardens ... the most beautiful places are available!
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| Information points | Tourist Office of Valenciennes |
| Leisure centres | Leisure Centre of the Vignoble, Museum of Fine Art of Valenciennes |
| Monuments | Church Saint-Géry |
| Performance halls | Espace Pasolini - Jeune Théâtre International, Le Phénix, Stadium Nungesser, Stadium of the Hainaut |
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