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Valenciennes is a commune in the Nord department, Hauts-de-France, France. It lies on the Scheldt (French: Escaut) river. Although the city and region experienced a steady population decline between 1975 and 1990, it has since rebounded. The 1999 census recorded that the population of the commune of … See more
Before 1500
Valenciennes is first mentioned in 693 in a legal document written by Clovis II (Valentiana). In the 843 Treaty of Verdun, it was made a neutral city between Neustria and the See moreThe Hindenburg Line ran through Valenciennes during World War I, leading to extensive destruction. Valenciennes was again almost completely destroyed during World War II, and has since been rebuilt in concrete.
A few surviving … See more• Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827 – 1875), sculptor, painter and tutor.
• Louis Cattiaux (1904-1953), philosopher, painter and poet, was born in … See moreClimate
Valenciennes has a oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification Cfb). The average annual temperature in Valenciennes is 11.0 °C (51.8 °F). The average annual rainfall is 694.1 mm (27.33 in) with December … See moreValenciennes is historically renowned for its lace. Until the 1970s, the main industries were steel and textiles. Since their decline, reconversion … See more
Valenciennes is a subprefecture of the Nord département.
Mayors since 1947
• 1947–1988: … See moreValenciennes FC is based in the city. See more
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