Valenciennes

Valenciennes is an ancient fortified city in the department of Nord, France, on the Scheldt, 32 miles South-East of Lille, with a citadel planned by Vauban, a fine town-hall, and a modern Gothic church and other buildings. It has textile manufactures, besides iron-works, and was once famous for its lace.

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