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Valenciennes (/ 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.
Valenciennes, 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.
Valenciennes, 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.
Située au cœur d'une vaste conurbation qui s'étend jusqu'à la frontière avec la Belgique, Valenciennes forme la 4e unité urbaine des Hauts-de-France et son aire d'attraction est peuplée de 337 269 habitants en 2021.
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Jan 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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Experience slow tourism with a round trip along the river Scheldt. Walking and cycling path (voie verte) and bike rides.
May 27, 2024 · This historic old town, located in Valenciennes, is a captivating destination that will transport you back in time. With its rich history, architectural beauty, and vibrant atmosphere, Vieille Ville de Valenciennes is a must-visit for travelers seeking an off-the-beaten-path experience.
In painting and sculpture, Valenciennes and its surrounding area can boast of having produced leaders of schools of art, or reformers: André Beauneveu in the 14th century; Antoine Watteau in the 18th century, Carpeaux in the 19th century.
