Douchy-les-Mines () is a commune in the

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Geography

Douchy-les-Mines located near the A2 motorway between

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. It lies adjacent to the south of Denain and is a part of the urban area of Valenciennes.

Demography and culture

In 2015, Douchy-les-Mines had 10,783 inhabitants, an increase of 3.43% compared to 2010. The city has two cinemas (Cinéma Jean Renoir and Le Cinéma de l'Imaginaire) and it hosts the Regional Centre of Photography.

Landmarks

* Maingoval Park (Parc Maingoval) * Le Château de la Barbière

Notable people

* Charles Alexandre Crauk, painter (1819-1905) * Jean-Baptiste Dupilet, French politician (1880-1952) * Robert Mintkewicz, bicycle racer (born 1947)

Heraldry

International relations

Douchy-les-Mines is twinned with: * Méguet, Burkina Faso *

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