Valenciennes (/ ˌ v æ l ɒ̃ ˈ s j ɛ n /, [3] also UK: / ˌ v æ l ən s i ˈ ɛ n /, [4] US: /-n z, v ə ˌ l ɛ n s i ˈ ɛ n (z)/, [5] [6] French: [valɑ̃sjɛn] ⓘ; also Dutch: Valencijn; Picard: Valincyinnes or Valinciennes; Latin: Valentianae) is a commune in the Nord department, Hauts-de-France, France.

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 …

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 is in the north-east of France at 45 kilometres from Lille, the department capital (general information: Valenciennes is 187 kilometres from Paris). For driving distances to Valenciennes from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

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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 …

Valenciennes (prononcé : / v a. l ɑ̃. s j ɛ n /) est une commune française, historiquement capitale du comté du Hainaut français et aujourd'hui sous-préfecture du département du Nord, en région Hauts-de-France.La ville et ses alentours ont appartenu au royaume de France, aux Pays-Bas espagnols et aux Pays-Bas méridionaux (en latin Belgica Regia).. Elle …

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Valenciennes, a French gem, is explored by visitors. Art, history, and innovation are blended in this unique city. Old meets new as cobblestone streets lead to modern sights.