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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.
Things to Do in Valenciennes, France: See Tripadvisor's 22,563 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-rated & must-see attractions.
Jan 26, 2020 · Valenciennes stood in the path of two World Wars, but restored its monuments and has just revamped its centre with a trendy shopping mall. Lets explore the best things to do in Valenciennes: 1. Musée des Beaux-Arts Source: wikipedia Musée Des Beaux-Arts. In a city that has long prided itself on its culture Valenciennes’ fine arts museum is ...
Valenciennes is situated in the Nord department and Hauts-de-France region. Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Valenciennes in Hauts-de-France. Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Amand-les-Eaux at 12 km and Le Quesnoy at 15 km.
Experience slow tourism with a round trip along the river Scheldt. Walking and cycling path (voie verte) and bike rides
