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Canton Of Fruges
The canton of Fruges (; ) is a canton situated in the Pas-de-Calais département and in the Hauts-de-France region of France. Geography An area of small valleys and plateaux, consisting mostly of farmland, with the town of Fruges at its centre. Composition At the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015, the canton was expanded from 25 to 55 communes (6 of which merged into the new communes Saint-Augustin, Bellinghem and Enquin-lez-Guinegatte): *Ambricourt *Audincthun * Avondance * Avroult * Beaumetz-lès-Aire *Bellinghem * Bomy * Canlers *Coupelle-Neuve *Coupelle-Vieille * Coyecques * Crépy *Créquy * Delettes * Dennebrœucq * Ecques *Embry *Enquin-lez-Guinegatte *Erny-Saint-Julien *Fauquembergues * Febvin-Palfart * Fléchin *Fressin *Fruges * Heuringhem * Hézecques * Laires * Lebiez * Lugy * Mametz * Matringhem * Mencas *Merck-Saint-Liévin * Planques * Quiestède *Racquinghem * Radinghem *Reclinghem *Renty * Rimboval * Royon * Ruisseauville * Sai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fruges
Fruges (; vls, Frusje) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France. Geography Situated some 12 miles (19 km) northeast of Montreuil-sur-Mer on the D928 road, set in a valley not far from the historic battlefield of Azincourt. Features Fruges is a typical small country town in the Pas-de-Calais with a weekly market, agricultural suppliers, a Carrefour and various smaller stores. An annual ''Fête des Géants'' livens up August with parades of marching bands and ''papier mache'' giants. Population Places of interest * Church of St. Bertulphe, dating from the nineteenth century. Twin towns Fruges is twinned with Olsberg, Germany Germany,, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is situated betwe ..., since 1965. See also * Communes of the Pas-de-C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coupelle-Neuve
Coupelle-Neuve () is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France. Geography A village situated some 16 miles (26 km) east of Montreuil-sur-Mer Montreuil (; also nl, Monsterole), also known as Montreuil-sur-Mer (; pcd, Montreu-su-Mér or , literally ''Montreuil on Sea''), is a sub-prefecture in the Pas-de-Calais department, northern France. It is located on the Canche river, not far fr ... on the D104 road. Population See also * Communes of the Pas-de-Calais department References Coupelleneuve Artois {{PasdeCalais-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fressin
Fressin () is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France. Geography A farming village situated east of Montreuil, at the junction of the D155 and the D154 roads. Fressin nestles in the valley of the Planquette, one of several small rivers that flow through the region known as the 'Seven Valleys'. Mixed arable and dairy farming is the predominant occupation of the inhabitants. Population Places of interest * Ruins of the fortress built in the early 15th century by Jean de Créquy, one of the first Knights of the Golden Fleece, counsellor and chamberlain to Philip the Good. * The church of St. Martin, dating from the fifteenth century. Large and impressive for such a small village. Two information boards tell in English the history of the church and village. * Another smaller chateau, dating from the eighteenth century. Notable people * Georges Bernanos, poet and writer, spent his youth here until 1924. See also *Communes of the Pas-de-C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fléchin
Fléchin () is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France. Geography A farming village situated 13 miles (21 km) south of Saint-Omer, at the D95E1 and D77 road junction. Surrounded by the communes Febvin-Palfart, Enquin-les-Mines and Laires, Fléchin is located 20 km northwest of Bruay-la-Buissière, the largest city around. Population Places of interest * The church of St.Martin, dating from the twelfth century. * The church of St.Peter, dating from the fifteenth century. * The church of St.Jacques, in the hamlet of Cuhem, dating from the nineteenth century. * Two watermill A watermill or water mill is a mill that uses hydropower. It is a structure that uses a water wheel or water turbine to drive a mechanical process such as milling (grinding), rolling, or hammering. Such processes are needed in the production of ...s. Notable people * Charles Jonnart (1857–1927), French politician, was born here. See also * Comm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Febvin-Palfart
Febvin-Palfart is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France. Geography A farming village situated 14 miles (22 km) south of Saint-Omer, at the D95 and D77 road junction. It is surrounded by the communes Westrehem, Fontaine-lès-Hermans and Fléchin. Febvin-Palfart is located 18 km northwest of Bruay-la-Buissière Bruay-la-Buissière (; vls, Bruwaei, pcd, Brouay-l'Bussière) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region in northern France. Geography A former coalmining town some southwest of Béthune and southwest of ..., the largest nearby city. Population Places of interest * The church of St. Berthe, dating from the fifteenth century * Two chapels * A war memorial See also * Communes of the Pas-de-Calais department References Febvinpalfart {{PasdeCalais-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fauquembergues
Fauquembergues (; vls, Valkenberg; pcd, Fauquimbergue) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France. First mentioned in 961 as "in monten qui dicitur Falcoberg", the place later in 1124 was called ''Falkenberga''. In 1347, an English raiding force under Henry of Grosmont razed the settlement to the ground. Geography A town situated 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Saint-Omer, at the junction of the D928 with two minor roads, the D92 and the D158. The river Aa flows through Fauquembergues. Population Places and monuments * A line of 13 electricity-generating turbines can be seen on the 100 m high hills. Another group of 12 turbines faces the town from the southern direction. * The 13th-century church of Saint-Léger which is a registered historical monument Notable people * Hugh of Falkenberg, 12th century (Hugues de Fauquembergues) * Pierre-Alexandre Monsigny Pierre-Alexandre Monsigny ( – ) was a French composer and a m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erny-Saint-Julien
Erny-Saint-Julien (; pcd, Arny-Saint-Julien; vls, Erni) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France. Geography A farming village situated southeast of Saint-Omer, at the D158 and D193 crossroads. It is surrounded by the communes Bomy, Enquin-les-Mines and Fléchin. Population Places of interest * The church of St.Julien, dating from the nineteenth century, with some Gallo-Roman finds in the foundations. * Traces of an ancient château. See also *Communes of the Pas-de-Calais department The following is a list of the 890 communes of the Pas-de-Calais department of France. The communes cooperate in the following intercommunalities (as of 2020):Ernysaintjulien {{PasdeCal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Embry, Pas-de-Calais
Embry (; nl, Embreke) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France. Geography A village situated some 10 miles (16 km) east of Montreuil-sur-Mer Montreuil (; also nl, Monsterole), also known as Montreuil-sur-Mer (; pcd, Montreu-su-Mér or , literally ''Montreuil on Sea''), is a sub-prefecture in the Pas-de-Calais department, northern France. It is located on the Canche river, not far fr ... at the D149 and D108 crossroads. Population Some houses in the village are second homes, owned by British or Dutch families attracted by inexpensive property. The result has been to bring money into the area and old houses have been preserved by renovation. Places of interest * Vestiges of an ancient château. * The Maison Sainte Marguerite, dated 1630. * The fifteenth century church of Saint Martin Since 2007 a local society for the preservation of the Church (APSE) has been active in fund raising and in generally overseeing the Church's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ecques
Ecques (; ) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France. Geography A large farming village situated 5 miles (8 km) south of Saint-Omer, at the D201 and D189 crossroads. Population Places of interest * The church of St.Nicholas, dating from the twelfth century. See also *Communes of the Pas-de-Calais department The following is a list of the 890 communes of the Pas-de-Calais department of France. The communes cooperate in the following intercommunalities (as of 2020):Statistical data INSEE Communes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennebrœucq
Dennebrœucq (; vls, Denebroek) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The medieval Flemish placename used to be ''Denebroek''''Dennebrœucq/Denebroek''proussel.voila.net Geography The village spreads along the D159 road, 12 miles (19 km) south of Saint-Omer. History Dennebrœucq is home to the adventure playground Dennlys Parc, created in 1983 on the site of the old watermill. Population Places of interest * The church of St.Leger, dating from the sixteenth century. * The nineteenth century chapel. See also *Communes of the Pas-de-Calais department The following is a list of the 890 communes of the Pas-de-Calais department of France. The communes cooperate in the following intercommunalities (as of 2020): [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Delettes
Delettes () is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France. Geography A commune of four small farming villages situated 9 miles (14 km) south of Saint-Omer Saint-Omer (; vls, Sint-Omaars) is a commune and sub-prefecture of the Pas-de-Calais department in France. It is west-northwest of Lille on the railway to Calais, and is located in the Artois province. The town is named after Saint Audoma ..., Delettes is located at the D157 and D193 crossroads. The river Lys flows by the commune. Population Places of interest * The church of St.Maxime, dating from the seventeenth century. * The church of Notre-Dame at Upen d'Amont. * The church of Notre-Dame at Upen d'Aval. * The war memorial. Built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1999. See also * Communes of the Pas-de-Calais department References External links The war memorial Statistical data INSEE Communes of Pas-de-Calais {{PasdeCalais-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Créquy
Créquy () is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France. Geography One of many small villages in Artois, Créquy gives it name to the small stream, the Créquoise, that rises in the nearby hills and is one of the waterways of the 'Seven Valleys' tourist area. Population Coat of arms The Créquy coat of arms is derived from 'ardentis quercus robur mythicon' ('the flaming oak of myth'). The aforementioned oak was a particularly fine example of the genus, with particularly impressive girth, which was a popular gathering point for visitors around the summer solstice (ambiguous; dates of recorded assemblages are sporadic & the solstictic link may be happenchance). The tree was said to have spontaneously combusted during one convocation, henceforth the legend was born. Notable people *The Créquy family lived nearby and took its name from this place. See also *Communes of the Pas-de-Calais department The following is a list of the 890 c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
